INTERNAL MEMORANDUM TO - Multiple Choices - Concordia ...

INTERNAL MEMORANDUM 

TO: Dr David Graham, Provost and Vice-President 

Academic Affairs 

Chair, Academic Programs Committee 

FROM: Joanne Locke, Interim Dean, Faculty of Arts and Science 

Chair, Arts and Science Faculty Council 

DATE: 21 November 2008 

SUBJECT: 

2009-2010 Major Undergraduate Curriculum Proposals for the 

Department of Psychology 

The Academic Programs Committee and the Arts and Science Faculty 

Council have reviewed and approved the following proposal and request that 

it be considered at the next meeting of Senate. 

The Department of Psychology is proposing an extensive overhaul of its 

undergraduate curriculum. These major changes come about in an effort to 

align the undergraduate curricula with those of other universities across 

Canada and the United States, while being mindful of the accreditation 

requirements of the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec and the guidelines 

for acceptance to graduate studies from the Canadian Psychological 

Association. The Department undertook a widespread survey of faculty 

members in each of the five content areas of psychology in their endeavour to 

update the Department’s now more than 20-year old curriculum structure. 

Students’ comments were also solicited and taken into consideration during 

the development of this proposal. 

The Department intends to reorganize the undergraduate curriculum based 

on the following 5 content areas in Psychology: Social, Personality and 

Culture; Developmental; Clinical and Health; Behavioural Neuroscience; and 

Cognitive Science. This reorganization is consistent with accrediting agencies 

and leading university programs across North America. The Department also 

proposes to expand its offerings in areas where gaps in content currently 

exist. 

Under the proposed structure, all program students will be required to 

complete a core ranging from 6-credits for the Minor to 30-credits for the 

Honours. In addition, students choose 15-credits across the content areas 

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from the list of Tier I courses (300-level) and 12-credits from the list of Tier II 

courses (400-level). The remaining credits are program electives chosen from 

the 300- and 400-level PSYC offerings. The proposed structure provides 

students with more flexibility in course selection. 

The Department has rationalized the course numbering system. First, the 

numbering sequence is arranged in a logical manner which groups the 

courses by content area under a specific middle number associate with each 

content area. Second, there were previously few 400-level courses but the 

Department maintained a two-tier system amongst its 300-level courses. 

These courses have all been closely examined and, in keeping with the 

Department’s tier system, all courses that were Tier I (less advanced) retain a 

300 number while Tier II (more advanced) courses all now begin with a 400 

number. 

The Department’s 200-level courses may not be taken by Psychology 

program students, save PSYC 200 in the Minor, but nonetheless are in heavy 

demand by students in other programs. These offerings have been refreshed 

to: eliminate the less popular courses; to streamline and combine others; and 

to cover gaps in topics offerings. It is the Department’s plan to offer these 

courses on a rotational basis and will thus require no further resources to 

operate the newly redesigned program. 

Finally, course descriptions and titles across the board have been examined 

and updated, as necessary. 

The Department has in place a feasible transition plan for students already in 

the programs to complete their programs with the new course offerings. In 

addition, the Department has assured the Faculty that the new program will 

operate with the same number of course sections as currently. 

Thank you for your consideration of this proposal for which there are no 

resource implications. Courses are offered within the course section allotment 

of the academic unit. 

Enclosures 

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FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE 

MAJOR UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM PROPOSALS FOR THE 

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY 

2009-2010 UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR 

SUBMITTED TO 

SENATE 

5 December 2008 

FCC # 08/1U-PSYC-6 

APC-2008-9-D7 

ASFC 2008-7M-H 

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Department of Psychology 

Memo from the Department Chair and the Chair, Undergraduate Curriculum 

Committee 

Program Changes 

Programs 

Core Program 

BA Honours in Psychology 

BSc Honours in Psychology 

BSc Honours in Psychology (Behavioural Neuroscience Option) 

BA Specialization in Psychology 

BSc Specialization in Psychology (Behavioural Neuroscience Option) 

BSc Specialization in Psychology 

BA Major in Psychology 

Minor in Psychology 

Core Requirements 

Selected Topics in Psychology 

Selected Problems in Psychology 

Special Advanced Seminars 

BSc Degree Science Credits Note 

COURSE NUMBER, COURSE DESCRIPTION & EXCLUSION NOTE 

PSYC 233 3 Adolescence 

PSYC 243 3 Learning Disabilities 

PSYC 264 3 Perception and Cognition in Daily Life 

PSYC 355 3 Fundamentals of Behavioural Neurobiology 

PSYC 372 3 Personnel Psychology 

PSYC 374 3 Organizational Psychology 

PSYC 483 3 Directed Readings in Psychology 

COURSE NUMBER, COURSE DESCRIPTION, COURSE TITLE & EXCLUSION NOTE 

PYSC 321 3 Fundamentals of Personality 

PYSC 325 3 Fundamentals of Social Psychology 

PSYC 333 3 Fundamentals of Lifespan Development 

PSYC 340 3 Fundamentals of Psychopathology 

PSYC 341 3 Fundamentals of Health Psychology 

PSYC 351 3 Fundamentals of Learning 

PSYC 363 3 Fundamentals of Sensation and Perception 

PSYC 364 3 Fundamentals of Cognition 

PSYC 426 3 Psychometrics and Individual Differences 

PSYC 490 3 Honours Seminar Topics 

PSYC 491 3 Honours Seminar Issues 

COURSE NUMBER, COURSE DESCRIPTION, COURSE TITLE, CREDIT VALUE & 

EXCLUSION NOTE 

PSYC 305 3 History and Systems 

COURSE NUMBER, COURSE DESCRIPTION, CREDIT VALUE & EXCLUSION NOTE 

PSYC 387 3 Directed Research in Psychology 

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COURSE NUMBER, COURSE DESCRIPTION, COURSE TITLE, PREREQUISITE & 

EXCLUSION NOTE 

PSYC 423 3 Emotion 

PSYC 427 3 Current Issues in Personality 

PSYC 432 3 Childhood Development 

PSYC 435 3 Developmental Psychopathology 

PSYC 440 3 Psychopathology: Mood, Anxiety, and Personality Disorders 

PSYC 441 3 Psychopathology: Schizophrenia and Neurocognitive Disorders 

PSYC 445 3 Human Neuropsychology 

PSYC 447 3 Current Issues in Health Psychology 

PSYC 450 3 Neurobiology of Drug Abuse and Addiction 

PSYC 453 3 Neurobiology of Motivated Behaviour 

PSYC 465 3 Language 

PSYC 467 3 Learning 

PSYC 485 3 Specialization Project 

COURSE NUMBER, COURSE DESCRIPTION, PREREQUISITE & EXCLUSION NOTE 

PSYC 420 3 The Self in Social Context 

PSYC 431 3 Infancy 

PSYC 433 3 Adolescent Development 

PSYC 434 3 Ageing 

PSYC 451 3 Neurobiology of Learning and Memory 

PSYC 452 3 Neurobiology of Sensation and Perception 

PSYC 454 3 Hormones and Behaviour 

PSYC 457 3 Foundations of Animal Behaviour 

PSYC 495 3 Honours Thesis 

COURSE DESCRIPTION 

PSYC 315 3 Statistical Analysis I 

PSYC 316 3 Statistical Analysis II 

COURSE DESCRIPTION & EXCLUSION NOTE 

PSYC 200 3 Introductory Psychology 

COURSE DESCRIPTION & COURSE TITLE 

PSYC 310 3 Research Methods and Designs I 

PSYC 311 3 Research Methods and Designs II 

COURSE DELETIONS 

PSYC 283 3 Emotional Development 

PSYC 284 3 Socialization 

PSYC 286 3 Psychology of Leisure 

PSYC 317 3 Multivariate Statistical Procedures 

PSYC 325 3 Eating Disorders 

PSYC 329 3 Behaviour Genetics 

PSYC 343 3 Motivation and Emotion I 

PSYC 344 3 Motivation and Emotion II 

PSYC 350 3 Sensation and Perception II 

PSYC 353 3 Cognition II 

PSYC 368 3 Neurobiology of Sexual Differentiation 

PSYC 381 3 Scaling 

PSYC 391 3 Gender in the Social Context 

PSYC 397 3 Contemporary Issues in Animal Behaviour 

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PSYC 399 3 

PSYC 498 3 

PSYC 499 3 

NEW COURSES 

PSYC 210 3 

PSYC 221 3 

PSYC 222 3 

PSYC 223 3 

PSYC 230 3 

PSYC 235 3 

PSYC 240 3 

PSYC 241 3 

PSYC 242 3 

PSYC 250 3 

PSYC 251 3 

PSYC 255 3 

PSYC 342 3 

PSYC 354 3 

PSYC 424 3 

PSYC 425 3 

PSYC 428 3 

PSYC 438 3 

PSYC 442 3 

PSYC 443 3 

PSYC 444 3 

PSYC 446 3 

PSYC 448 3 

PSYC 455 3 

PSYC 456 3 

PSYC 458 3 

PSYC 460 3 

PSYC 461 3 

PSYC 462 3 

PSYC 463 3 

PSYC 464 3 

PSYC 466 3 

PSYC 468 3 

PSYC 487 3 

Selected Problems in Psychology 

Special Advanced Seminar 

Special Advanced Seminar 

Critical Thinking in Psychology 

Foundations of Personality 

Person and Society 

Motivation and Emotion in Daily Life 

Womb to Tomb: Psychological Transitions Across the Lifespan 

When Good Kids go Bad 

Foundations of Psychopathology 

Stress, Health, and Coping 

Psychology and the Law 

Drugs and Behaviour 

Learning and Memory in Daily Life 

Brain and Behaviour 

Forensic Psychology 

Evolutionary Foundations of Psychology 

Cultural Psychology 

Culture, Development, and the Self 

Social and Cultural Advanced Issues 

Developmental Advanced Issues 

Psychopathology: Behaviour Regulation Disorders 

Psychological Intervention Models 

Hypnosis and Dissociation 

Stress 

Clinical Advanced Issues 

Neuropharmacology 

Functional Neuroanatomy 

Behavioural Neuroscience Advanced Issues 

Vision 

Computational Modelling of Human Cognition 

Memory and Attention 

Concepts and Categories 

Judgement and Decision Making 

Cognitive Development 

Cognitive Science Advanced Issues 

Advanced Directed Research in Psychology 

APPENDIX 

Index of Course Changes 

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INTERNAL MEMORANDUM 

TO: 

FROM: 

Dr. Joanne Locke, Associate Dean, Faculty of Arts and Science 

Dr. Jennifer J. McGrath, Chair, Psychology Undergraduate Curriculum Committee 

Dr. Jean-Roch Laurence, Chair, Psychology Department 

DATE: July 14, 2008 

SUBJECT: 

2009-2010 Curriculum Changes to Program – DETAILED JUSTIFICATION 

NEEDS ASSESSMENT & REVIEW OF CURRICULUM 

In Fall 2006, the Psychology Undergraduate Curriculum Committee conducted a needs assessment and 

review of the undergraduate curriculum to evaluate whether it reflected the current state of knowledge in 

the field and to ensure that the curriculum remained competitive with other leading programs across 

Canada and the U.S. The approach of this review was fourfold. First, Psychology Department faculty 

members were surveyed to identify areas for potential course and program changes (including 

identification of courses no longer relevant, gaps in the curriculum, and new courses representing 

advances in the field or new areas of development/specialization in psychology). Second, a focus group 

of undergraduates was assembled to solicit their opinions about our course offerings and the 

undergraduate program. Third, the current course offerings at other leading programs across Canada and 

the U.S. were reviewed. Fourth, the current requirements for graduate school admission put forth by the 

Canadian Psychological Association, as well as the clinical licensure requirements of the Ordre des 

Psychologues du Québec (OPQ) were reviewed. The results of the needs assessment and review were as 

follows: 

Faculty: Members of the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee consisted of representatives from each of 

the five content areas across psychology (Social, Personality, & Culture; Developmental; Clinical & 

Health; Behavioural Neuroscience; Cognitive Science). The representatives met with their respective 

faculty members to discuss course offerings. After discussion, the representatives developed a list of 

suggested changes to improve the curriculum. These included both course changes and organizational 

changes. The recommended course changes included considerable development in the Cognitive Science 

area, reformulating the psychopathology courses in the Clinical and Health area, and streamlining course 

offerings in the Social, Personality, & Culture area to permit new course offerings. Fewer changes were 

suggested for the Developmental and Behavioural Neuroscience areas. There were a series of 

recommendations regarding the opportunities for students to conduct research, including 

recommendations to redesign the advanced research methods course to expose students to the broad array 

of research areas in psychology, rather than having students narrow their focus too soon. Also, faculty 

agreed that students should continue to have an opportunity to conduct directed research with faculty 

prior to commencing their thesis projects. The faculty emphasized the importance of maintaining both 

breadth and depth in the curriculum to ensure that students had to take courses across the content areas, 

but could go into greater depth with higher level coursework. Finally, the faculty suggested renumbering 

the courses and reorganizing the “block” structure to create a numerical system that was both logical and 

meaningful. 

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Students: A focus group of current and former undergraduates from B.A. and B.Sc. degree programs 

from Majors to Specialization/Honours was assembled. The students were generally pleased with the 

course offerings; however, their predominant complaint was being too restricted in their choices of 

electives. As example, students in the Honours program were only able to choose one elective class. The 

students wanted more flexibility in the program to choose courses of interest. The other students’ 

complaint was with “stretch courses” that are 3 credits across an entire year (e.g., PSYC311). They stated 

that this makes financial aid issues difficult. 

Competitive Programs: The curriculum and program requirements were reviewed for Dalhousie 

University, University of Waterloo, University of British Columbia, McGill University, Queen’s 

University, SUNY Stonybrook, The University of Pittsburgh/Carnegie Mellon, and UC Davis. Based on 

a review of these curriculums, students at other universities were found to have greater choices to meet 

their degree requirements (i.e., more flexibility in choosing their electives), more specialized courses at 

the upper- or senior-level, and the curriculums largely followed an organizational structure parallel to that 

of the accreditation agencies (e.g., Biological bases, Social-Cultural bases, etc). In addition, all of these 

universities offered a one-semester 3 credit course for History and Systems (as opposed to the 6 credit 

course being offered at Concordia University). 

Current Requirements: The criteria for admission to graduate programs established by the Canadian 

Psychological Association and the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec (OPQ) were reviewed. The 

criteria include a one-semester (3 credit) course for historical and scientific foundations and a onesemester 

(3 credit) course for test construction and psychological measurement. In addition, both 

accreditation agencies organize their requirements into five content areas that constitute the core 

foundation in general psychology (e.g., Biological bases of behaviour, Social bases of behaviour, etc). 

JUSTIFIED CHANGES IN RESPONSE TO NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND REVIEW 

Upon completion of the needs assessment and review, the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee 

identified several necessary changes, as well as potential growth areas, so that the course offerings and 

curriculum reflect the current state of knowledge within the field. The former curriculum was in place for 

over 20 years, and has only had minor changes since then (e.g., “tweaking one course here and there”). 

Based on the results of the needs assessment and review, it was concluded that it would be more timeand 

resource-efficient to make a comprehensive revision to the curriculum. Importantly, most of the 

changes are complementary and work well in synchronization with other changes. The proposed changes 

address the problems identified with the old program structure. The Psychology Department approved 

all of the proposed changes to the curriculum (Motion approved on November 15, 2007). It is 

anticipated that the longevity of the new structure will be equal to the longevity of the former structure 

(~20 years). The detailed and specific course changes are appended in the attached Provotrack course 

change forms. The major changes include: 

1) Re-organization of the curriculum to represent the five content areas in psychology. 

- This is consistent with the accreditation agencies’ organization of degree requirements. 

- This is consistent with the curriculum of other leading programs across Canada and the U.S. 

2) A new “curriculum architecture” to permit students greater flexibility in their choices. 

- The curriculum was streamlined into Core Requirements, Tier 1, and Tier 2. The confusing 

“blocks” were eliminated. For example, in Tier 1, students must choose 5 courses, but 2 must 

come from the Social, Personality, & Culture or the Developmental Content Areas, and 2 must 

come from the Behavioural Neuroscience or Cognitive Science Content Areas. (This is more 

easily seen in the appended grid sheet pages.) 

- This new architecture met the faculty demands (to maintain depth and breadth) as well as 

students’ demands (more flexibility of choice). 

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3) The addition of new courses to reflect advancements in the field. The elimination of courses no 

longer relevant. Importantly, the new courses will be offered on a rotation cycle and therefore, the 

proposed changes to the curriculum will have no additional resource implications for the department 

or university! 

- The undergraduate course offerings over the last 10 years were reviewed. Several courses listed 

in the most recent course catalog (2007-2008) had not been offered for over 5 years. These 

courses were eliminated. 

- Popular slot courses were added as regular courses. 

- Courses reflecting advancements in the field were added. 

- Some courses were streamlined (combined with others) where appropriate. 

- The content of each and every course was reviewed. The course descriptions were rewritten 

when appropriate to accurately reflect course content. Some courses were renamed to retain 

consistency or to better reflect course content. Overlap among courses was resolved in 

consultation with the instructors for the course over the past five years 

- The course enrollment caps for the new PSYC400 courses will remain identical to the caps 

previously used for the upper-level advanced courses. 

4) Modification of research experience courses. 

- The advanced research methods course (PSYC311) was changed into a one-semester, 3 credit 

course. This course was pilot tested three times and was deemed as highly successful based on 

feedback from students and faculty (students are more prepared for specialization and honour’s 

theses asking better research questions to produce publishable theses). 

- Research experience courses that permit students to receive credit for doing directed research 

with individual faculty members were added to the curriculum. The courses were redesigned to 

meet the needs of students who have not yet completed a thesis (PSYC387) or for students looking 

for additional experience after completing their thesis (PSYC487). 

5) Re-numbering the courses to create a meaningful and logically organized program structure 

- The entire course numbering system was reworked. This process was done after careful 

consultation with the course numbering over the past 10 years to ensure that no number was 

duplicated. The numbering system is also now meaningful and logical with the improved 

organization of Core, Tier 1, and Tier 2 courses. 

- As a result, all Tier 1 courses begin with a 3. All Tier 2 courses begin with a 4. The second digit 

of the number indicates the Content Area. For example, _2_ indicates a course in the Social, 

Personality, and Culture Content Area. _3_ indicates a course in the Developmental Content 

Area. (This is more easily seen in the appended pages.) 

ADDITIONAL ISSUES 

• The 200-level courses are introductory courses that do not count towards the PSYC program. (Only 

non-majors can take these.) A few new permanent 200-level courses have been added to the curriculum. 

Formerly, many of these courses were offered as slot courses. We reviewed the history of these courses 

over the last seven years. Those courses that were most popular were retained, courses that were not 

popular were eliminated, and other courses were streamlined/combined. We also worked to ensure that 

non-psychology students were exposed to the five content areas of psychology; thus, we created at least 

one 200-level course for each content area. This was the rationale for adding multiple 200-level courses. 

It should be noted that these courses will be offered on a rotating basis and thus, have no additional 

resource implications for the department or university. 

• There are no changes to the number of credits needed to graduate for any of the psychology degrees. 

Instead, students simply have more flexibility in choosing courses to meet their degree requirements. The 

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credits for the Core Program changed from 33 to 30 because one core course (History and Systems) was 

changed from a 6 credit to a 3 credit course after review of accreditation guidelines and the curriculums of 

competing universities. Students must still complete these 3 credits for their degree requirements by 

choosing another elective course. This change also helps meet the needs of students to have greater 

flexibility in choosing their elective credits. 

• At first glance, there appear to be many more 400-level courses. While new courses to reflect 

advancements in the field were added, these courses will be offered on a rotating basis and thus, have no 

additional resource implications for the department or university. (Approximately 60 courses are 

being offered in both the former and the proposed program structures.) Further, many of these courses 

were already in the catalog as 300-level Tier 2 courses. To maintain consistency and keep the numbering 

of courses logical, all Tier 2 courses now begin with 400. Finally, the enrollment caps will remain 

identical to the former enrollment caps for upper-level advanced courses. 

• Due to limitations with Provotrack, we cannot make a meaningful or useful table of contents as 

Provotrack does not allow you to specify the order in which the courses appear. 

• We would like to retain pages D13-D15 in the way it is ordered because it conserves the organizational 

structure of the information on our grid sheet. We would like to also include our new “grid sheet” that 

clearly depicts the new undergraduate curriculum architecture. Although it has been suggested that 

the chart be shrunk to fit on one page, we would prefer to include a two-page chart in the calendar as we 

have piloted this grid sheet with our undergraduate focus group and the undergraduate curriculum 

advisors. Both groups expressed that the two-page grid sheet is clear and easily understood. (Shrinking 

the grid sheet to one-page would reduce its clarity and usefulness.) 

• All of the submitted changes to the course calendar are to be implemented starting in the Summer 2009. 

Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions. 

Kind regards, 

Jennifer J. McGrath, Ph.D., M.P.H. 

Chair, Psychology Undergraduate Curriculum Committee 

Jean-Roch Laurence, Ph.D. 

Chair, Department of Psychology 

CC: Natsumi Sawada, x5287 

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Undergraduate Curriculum Architecture (FINAL VERSION) 

CORE REQUIREMENTS 

Course # Name Credits 

PSYC 310 Research Methods & Designs I 

3 

(PREREQ: PSYC200 or equiv; PSYC315 or concurrently) 

PSYC 315 Statistical Analysis I 3 

+PLUS FOR MAJOR 

PSYC 305 History and Systems 

3 

(PREREQ: PSYC200 or equiv) 

(FORMERLY: PSYC320) 

PSYC 355 Fundamentals of Behavioural Neurobiology 


3 

(PREREQ: BIOL201 or 202) 

+PLUS FOR SPECIALIZATION 

PSYC 316 Statistical Analysis II 

(PREREQ: PSYC310, 315) 

3 

+PLUS FOR HONOURS 

PSYC 311 

PSYC 490 

PSYC 491 

PSYC 495 

Research Methods & Designs II 

(PREREQ: PSYC310, 315, 316 or concurrently) 

Honours Seminar Topics 


(PREREQ: PSYC311, 316, & Permission) 

Honours Seminar Issues 



Honours Thesis 



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3 

3 

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Proposed Course Numbering System 

3_ _ = Tier 1 courses, Introductory 

4_ _ = Tier 2 courses, Advanced 

_ 1 _ = Research and Statistical Methods 

_ 2 _ = Social, Personality, & Culture 

_ 3 _ = Developmental 

_ 4 _ = Clinical & Health 

_ 5 _ = Behavioural Neuroscience 

_ 6 _ = Cognitive Science 

_ 7 _ = (Reserved for overflow numbers) 

_ 8 _ = Specialization/Advanced Experience 

_ 9 _ = Honours 

_ _ 8 = Advanced Issues 

TIER 1 

Choose at least 5 courses (≥15 credits) across the Content Areas 

(PREREQUISITE FOR ALL TIER 1 COURSES: PSYC310 & PSYC315) 

Social, Personality, 

& Culture 

(320s) 

Developmental 

(330s) 

Choose at least 2 courses from these 

321 Fundamentals of 

Personality 



Social 

Psychology 



Lifespan Development 


Clinical & Health 

(340s) 


Psychopathology 



Health Psychology 


342 Forensic Psychology 

(FORMERLY: PSYC328, 398) 

(PREREQ: PSYC340) 

Behavioural 

Neuroscience 

(350s) 


Learning 


Cognitive Science 

(360s) 

Choose at least 2 courses from these 


Sensation & 

Perception 


354 Evolutionary 

Foundations of 

Psychology 



Cognition 


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TIER 2 

Choose at least 4 courses (≥12 credits) from at least two different Content Areas 

(PREREQUISITE FOR ALL TIER 2 COURSES: PSYC310 & PSYC315) 

Social, Personality, 

& Culture 

Developmental 

Clinical & Health 

(420s) 

420 The Self in Social 

Context 



423 Emotion 


(PREREQ: PSYC321 or 325) 

424 Cultural Psychology 


425 Culture, 

Development, and 

the Self 


426 Psychometrics & 

Individual 

Differences 


427 Current Issues in 

Personality 



428 Social & Cultural 

Advanced Issues 


(PREREQ: Dept. permission) 

(430s) 

431 Infancy 



432 Childhood 

Development 



433 Adolescent 

Development 



434 Ageing 



435 Developmental 

Psychopathology 

FORMERLY: PSYC377) 


438 Developmental 




(440s) 

440 Psychopathology: 

Mood, Anxiety, and 

Personality Disorders 




Schizophrenia & 

Neurocognitive Disorders 




Behaviour Regulation 

Disorders 


443 Psychological 

Intervention Models 


444 Hypnosis & Dissociation 



445 Human Neuropsychology 



446 Stress 

(PREREQ: PSYC340 or 341 & PSYC355) 

447 Current Issues in Health 

Psychology 



448 Clinical Advanced Issues 



Behavioural 

Neuroscience 

(450s) 

450 Neurobiology of 

Drug Abuse and 

Addiction 




Learning and 

Memory 


(PREREQ: PSYC355 & 351) 


Sensation & 

Perception 


(PREREQ: PSYC355 & 363) 


Motivated 

Behaviour 



454 Hormones & 

Behaviour 



455 Neuropharmacology 


456 Functional 

Neuroanatomy 


457 Foundations of 

Animal Behaviour 



458 Behavioural 

Neuroscience 




Cognitive Science 

(460s) 

460 Vision 


461 Computational 

Modelling of 

Human Cognition 


462 Memory & 

Attention 


463 Concepts & 

Categories 


464 Judgement & 

Decision Making 


465 Language 



466 Cognitive 

Development 


467 Learning 



468 Cognitive 

Science 




ADDITIONAL ADVANCED EXPERIENCE COURSES 

483 Directed Readings in Psychology (3cr) (FORMER: PSYC436; PREREQ: PSYC311, 316, Permiss) 387 Directed Research in Psychology (3cr) (PREREQ: PSYC311, 316, Permiss ) 

485 Specialization Project (6cr)(FORMER: PSYC400; PREREQ: PSYC311, 316, Permiss) 487 Advanced Directed Research in Psychology (3cr)(PREREQ: PSYC485 or 495, Permiss ) 

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PROGRAM AND COURSES CHANGE FORMS FOR DOCUMENT: PSYC-6 VERSION: 6 

PROGRAM CHANGE: Edits to paragraph on Programs 

Proposed [X] Undergraduate or [ ] Graduate Curriculum changes 

Calendar for academic year: 2009/2010 

Implementation Month/year: September 2009 

Faculty/School: 

Arts and Science 

Department: 

Psychology 

Program: 

Degree: 

BA/BSc 

Calendar Section/Graduate Page Number:31.250 

Type of Change: 

[ ] Editorial 

[ ] New Program 

[X] Requirements [ ] Regulations [ ] Program Deletion 

Present Text (from 2008/2009) calendar 

Programs 

Students are responsible for satisfying their 

particular degree requirements. 

The superscript indicates credit value. 

Students seeking admission to the Honours program 

may apply either for direct entry on the 

University application form or, once in the 

program, to the departmental Honours advisor 

normally following the completion of thirty 

credits. Students must have a GPA of 3.5 in 

Psychology courses to qualify for entry to 

Honours. 

For additional information concerning programs and 

courses, students should consult the Department. 

Proposed Text 

Programs 

The Psychology Department offers Minor, Major, Specialization, and Honours 

programs. Both BA and BSc degrees are offered; and students may also choose a 

Behavioural Neuroscience option for these degrees. Students planning a career or 

graduate studies in psychology are normally expected to follow the appropriate 

Honours or Specialization program. Students planning to pursue graduate studies in 

clinical psychology should ensure that the course electives they choose coincide 

with requirements of the licensing boards. The Major program is designed for 

students who wish to concentrate their studies in psychology but at the same time 

wish to pursue general education in other disciplines. The Major program can be 

combined with a Major in another department. 

Students registered in the Honours, Specialization, or Major in Psychology may 

select Psychology electives in various Content Areas in order to obtain a broad 

overview of the discipline. The five Content Areas within the department are Social, 

Personality, and Culture; Developmental; Clinical and Health; Behavioural 

Neuroscience; and Cognitive Science. It is possible for students to pursue in-depth 

studies within these specific Content Areas by taking Tier 2 courses. 

The Minor program can be taken only by students registered in another degree program 

and provides the opportunity to gain basic exposure to the main sub-disciplines of 

psychology or to pursue one such area in some depth. 

Students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of academic counseling services 

available in the Psychology Department in order to select the program and courses 

that best meet their needs. Students are ultimately responsible for satisfying their 

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particular degree requirements. 

D1

The superscript indicates credit value. 

Students seeking admission to the Honours program may apply either for direct entry 

on the University application form or, once in the program, to the department 

Honours adviser typically following the completion of thirty credits. Students must 

have a GPA of 3.5 in Psychology courses to qualify for entry to Honours. 

For additional information concerning programs and courses, students should consult 

the Department. 

Rationale: Department approved changes to undergraduate curriculum to reflect current state of knowledge in the field. The entire curriculum architecture and course-numbering 

system were streamlined. 

Resource Implications: none 

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D2


PROGRAM CHANGE: Existing Core Program description removed 






Department: 

Psychology 

Program: 

Degree: 

BA/BSc 



[X] Editorial 




33 Core Program 

15 PSYC 310 3 , 315 3 *, 320 6 , 358 3 

9 Chosen from PSYC 322 3 , 326 3 , 331 3 , 371 3 

9 Chosen from PSYC 343 3 , 346 3 , 349 3 , 352 3 

*Students who have completed appropriate Quantitative Methods and Mathematics courses may qualify for 

exemption from PSYC 315. Application for exemption should be made to the Arts and Science Student Academic 

Services. Students exempted from PSYC 315 will replace the credits with 300-level PSYC. 

Proposed Text 

See core requirements 

section. 



Resource Implications: None. 

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D3


PROGRAM CHANGE: BA Honours Requirements 






Department: 

Psychology 

Program: 

Honours 

Degree: 

BA 



[ ] Editorial 




Proposed Text 

66 BA Honours in Psychology 

66 BA Honours in Psychology 

6 PSYC 430 6 


6 PSYC 311 3 , 316 3 

6 Chosen from PSYC 344 3 , 347 3 , 350 3 , 353 3 , 359 3 , 361 3 , 362 3 , 

365 3 , 367 3 , 368 3 , 369 3 , 396 3 


377 3 , 379 3 , 380 3 , 391 3 

3 Psychology elective credits at the 300 or 400 level selected 

in consultation with a Psychology program advisor 

6 PSYC 421 3 , 422 3 

30 Core Requirements (PSYC 305 3 , 310 3 , 311 3 , 315 3 , 316 3 , 355 3 , 

490 3 , 491 3 , 495 6 ) 

15 Chosen from Tier 1 with at least: 

6 chosen from the Social, Personality, and Culture Content 

Area and the Developmental Content Area 

6 chosen from the Behavioural Neuroscience Content Area and 

the Cognitive Science Content Area 

12 Chosen from at least two different Tier 2 Content Areas 






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PROGRAM CHANGE: BSc Honours Requirements 






Department: 

Psychology 

Program: 

Honours 

Degree: 

BSc 



[ ] Editorial 




66 BSc Honours in Psychology 


6 PSYC 311 3 , 316 3 


365 3 , 367 3 , 368 3 , 369 3 , 396 3 


377 3 , 379 3 , 380 3 , 391 3 



6 PSYC 421 3 , 422 3 

6 PSYC 430 6 

NOTE: In addition students must complete a minimum of 15 science 

credits outside the Department. The courses must be selected in 

consultation with a Psychology program advisor. 

NOTE: Students must have completed an appropriate program of 

science prerequisites in order to be admitted to BSc programs. 

Proposed Text 

66 BSc Honours in Psychology 

30 Core Requirements (PSYC 305 3 , 310 3 , 311 3 , 315 3 , 316 3 , 355 3 , 

490 3 , 491 3 , 495 6 ) 









NOTE: In addition, students must complete a minimum of 15 science 





Rationale: 

Department approved changes to undergraduate curriculum to reflect current state of knowledge in the field. The entire curriculum 

architecture and course-numbering system were streamlined. 


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PROGRAM CHANGE: BSc Honours Psychology (Behavioural Neuroscience Option) Requirements 






Department: 

Psychology 

Program: 

Honours 

Degree: 

BSc 



[ ] Editorial 




Proposed Text 

66 BSc Honours in Psychology (Behavioural Neuroscience Option) 

66 BSc Honours in Psychology (Behavioural Neuroscience Option) 

364 3 , 367 3 , 383 3 , 435 3 , 462 3 ; CHEM 478 3 


30 Core requirements (PSYC 305 3 , 310 3 , 311 3 , 315 3 , 316 3 , 355 3 , 

6 PSYC 311 3 , 316 3 

490 3 , 491 3 , 495 6 ) 

12 Chosen from PSYC 359 3 , 361 3 , 362 3 , 365 3 , 367 3 , 368 3 , 369 3 15 Chosen from Tier 1 with at least: 

12 PSYC 421 3 , 422 3 , 430 6 


3 Psychology elective credits at the 300 or 400 level selected Area and the Developmental Content Area 




An additional 21 Science credits as specified below: 

12 Chosen from the Tier 2 Behavioural Neuroscience Content Area 

9 CHEM 221 3 , 222 3 , 271 3 

and PSYC 445 3 

3 BIOL 225 3 or 226 3 


9 Chosen from BIOL 225 3 , 226 3 , 227 3 , 261 3 , 266 3 , 321 3 , 335 3 , in consultation with a Psychology program advisor 


9 CHEM 221 3 , 222 3 , 271 3 

3 BIOL 225 3 or 226 3 

9 Chosen from BIOL 225 3 , 226 3 , 227 3 , 261 3 , 266 3 , 321 3 , 335 3 , 

364 3 , 367 3 , 383 3 , 435 3 , 462 3 ; CHEM 478 3 

Rationale: 




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PROGRAM CHANGE: BA Specialization in Psychology Requirements 






Department: 

Psychology 

Program: 

Specialization 

Degree: 

BA 



[ ] Editorial 




60 BA Specialization in Psychology 


3 PSYC 316 3 


365 3 , 367 3 , 368 3 , 369 3 , 396 3 


377 3 , 379 3 , 380 3 , 391 3 



Proposed Text 

60 BA Specialization in Psychology 

15 Core Requirements (PSYC 305 3 , 310 3 , 315 3 , 316 3 , 355 3 ) 


6 chosen from the Social, Personality, and Culture Content Area 

and the Developmental Content Area; 

6 chosen from the Behavioural Neuroscience Content Area and the 

Cognitive Science Content Area 




Rationale: 




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PROGRAM CHANGE: BSc Specialization in Psychology (Behavioural Neuroscience Option) Requirements 






Department: 

Psychology 

Program: 


Degree: 

BSc 



[ ] Editorial 




Proposed Text 

60 BSc Specialization in Psychology (Behavioural Neuroscience 

60 BSc Specialization in Psychology (Behavioural Neuroscience 

364 3 , 367 3 , 383 3 , 435 3 , 462 3 ; CHEM 478 3 

Option) 

Option) 



3 PSYC 316 3 


12 Chosen from PSYC 359 3 , 361 3 , 362 3 , 365 6 , 367 3 , 368 3 , 369 3 


12 Psychology elective credits at the 300 or 400 level selected Area and the Developmental Content Area; 





12 Chosen from the Tier 2 Behavioural Neuroscience Content Area 

9 CHEM 221 3 , 222 3 , 271 3 

and PSYC 445 3 

3 BIOL 225 3 or 226 3 


9 Chosen from BIOL 225 3 , 226 3 , 227 3 , 261 3 , 266 3 , 321 3 , 335 3 , in consultation with a Psychology program advisor 


9 CHEM 221 3 , 222 3 , 271 3 

3 BIOL 225 3 or 226 3 

9 Chosen from BIOL 225 3 , 226 3 , 227 3 , 261 3 , 266 3 , 321 3 , 335 3 , 

364 3 , 367 3 , 383 3 , 435 3 , 462 3 ; CHEM 478 3 

Rationale: 




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PROGRAM CHANGE: BSc Specialization in Psychology Requirements 






Department: 

Psychology 

Program: 


Degree: 

BSc 



[ ] Editorial 




60 BSc Specialization in Psychology 


3 PSYC 316 3 


365 3 , 367 3 , 368 3 , 369 3 , 396 3 


377 3 , 379 3 , 380 3 , 391 3 



NOTE: In addition students must complete a minimum of 15 science 





Proposed Text 

60 BSc Specialization in Psychology 



6 chosen from the Social, Personality, and Culture Content Area 

and the Developmental Content Area 



12 Chosen from at least two different Tier 2 content areas 



NOTE: In addition, students must complete a minimum of 15 science 





Rationale: 




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PROGRAM CHANGE: BA Major in Psychology Requirements 






Department: 

Psychology 

Program: 

Major 

Degree: 

BA 



[ ] Editorial 




42 BA Major in Psychology 


9–12 Psychology elective credits at the 300 or 400 level 

selected in consultation with a Psychology program advisor 

Proposed Text 

42 BA Major in Psychology 

12 Core Requirements (PSYC 305 3 , 310 3 , 315 3 , 355 3 ) 






15 Psychology elective credits at the 300 or 400 level selected in 

consultation with a Psychology program advisor 

Rationale: 


architecture and course-numbering system were streamlined 


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PROGRAM CHANGE: BSc Major in Psychology Requirements 






Department: 

Psychology 

Program: 

Major 

Degree: 

BSc 



[ ] Editorial 




42 BSc Major in Psychology 


9–12 Psychology elective credits at the 300 or 400 level 

selected in consultation with a Psychology program advisor 



Proposed Text 

42 BSc Major in Psychology 

12 Core Requirements (PSYC 305 3 , 310 3 , 315 3 , 355 3 ) 



Area and the Developmental Content Area; 







Rationale: 




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PROGRAM CHANGE: Minor in Psychology Requirements 






Department: 

Psychology 

Program: 

Minor 

Degree: 

BA/BSc 



[X] Editorial 




24 Minor in Psychology 

6* PSYC 200 

6 PSYC 310 3 , 315 3 

12 Psychology elective credits with a minimum of nine credits at 

the 300 level selected in consultation with a Psychology program 

advisor 

*Students exempted from PSYC 200 will replace the credits with 

300-level PSYC. 

Proposed Text 

24 Minor in Psychology 

6* PSYC 200 

6 Core Requirements (PSYC 310 3 , 315 3 ) 

12 Psychology elective credits with a minimum of nine credits at 

the 300 level selected in consultation with a Psychology program 

advisor 

*Students exempted from PSYC 200 will replace the credits with 300- 

or 400-level PSYC. 

Rationale: 




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PROGRAM CHANGE: Description of Core Requirements, Tier 1 and Tier 2 






Department: 

Psychology 

Program: 

Degree: 

BA/BSc 



[X] Editorial 



Present Text (from 20xx/20xx) calendar 

Proposed Text 

CORE REQUIREMENTS 

FOR MINOR 

PSYC 310 

PSYC 315 

Research Methods and Designs I (3 credits) 

Statistical Analysis I (3 credits) 

+ PLUS FOR MAJOR 

PSYC 305 

PSYC 355 

History and Systems (3 credits) 

Fundamentals of Behavioural Neurobiology (3 credits) 

+ PLUS FOR SPECIALIZATION 

PSYC 316 

Statistical Analysis II (3 credits) 

+ PLUS FOR HONOURS 

PSYC 311 

PSYC 490 

PSYC 491 

PSYC 495 

Research Methods and Designs II (3 credits) 

Honours Seminar Topics (3 credits) 

Honours Seminar Issues (3 credits) 

Honours Thesis (6 credits) 

TIER 1 

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Social, Personality, and Culture Content Area 

PSYC 321 

PSYC 325 

Fundamentals of Personality (3 credits) 

Fundamentals of Social Psychology (3 credits) 

Developmental Content Area 

PSYC 333 

Fundamentals of Lifespan Development (3 credits) 

Clinical and Health Content Area 

PSYC 340 

PSYC 341 

PSYC 342 

Fundamentals of Psychopathology (3 credits) 

Fundamentals of Health Psychology (3 credits) 

Forensic Psychology (3 credits) 

Behavioural Neuroscience Content Area 

PSYC 351 

PSYC 354 

Fundamentals of Learning (3 credits) 

Evolutionary Foundations of Psychology (3 credits) 


PSYC 363 

PSYC 364 

Fundamentals of Sensation and Perception (3 credits) 

Fundamentals of Cognition (3 credits) 

TIER 2 

Social, Personality, and Culture Content Area 

PSYC 420 

PSYC 423 

PSYC 424 

PSYC 425 

PSYC 426 

PSYC 427 

PSYC 428 

The Self in Social Context (3 credits) 

Emotion (3 credits) 

Cultural Psychology (3 credits) 

Culture, Development, and the Self (3 credits) 

Psychometrics and Individual Differences (3 credits) 

Current Issues in Personality (3 credits) 

Social and Cultural Advanced Issues (3 credits) 

Developmental Content Area 

PSYC 431 

PSYC 432 

PSYC 433 

PSYC 434 

PSYC 435 

PSYC 438 

Infancy (3 credits) 

Childhood Development (3 credits) 

Adolescent Development (3 credits) 

Ageing (3 credits) 

Developmental Psychopathology (3 credits) 

Developmental Advanced Issues (3 credits) 

Clinical and Health Content Area 

PSYC 440 

PSYC 441 

PSYC 442 

Psychopathology: Mood, Anxiety, and Personality Disorders (3 credits) 

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Psychopathology: Schizophrenia and Neurocognitive Disorders (3 credits) 

Psychopathology: Behaviour Regulation Disorders (3 credits) 

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PSYC 443 

PSYC 444 

PSYC 445 

PSYC 446 

PSYC 447 

PSYC 448 

Psychological Intervention Models (3 credits) 

Hypnosis and Dissociation (3 credits) 

Human Neuropsychology (3 credits) 

Stress (3 credits) 

Current Issues in Health Psychology (3 credits) 

Clinical Advanced Issues (3 credits) 

Behavioural Neuroscience Content Area 

PSYC 450 

PSYC 451 

PSYC 452 

PSYC 453 

PSYC 454 

PSYC 455 

PSYC 456 

PSYC 457 

PSYC 458 

Neurobiology of Drug Abuse and Addiction (3 credits) 

Neurobiology of Learning and Memory (3 credits) 

Neurobiology of Sensation and Perception (3 credits) 

Neurobiology of Motivated Behaviour (3 credits) 

Hormones and Behaviour (3 credits) 

Neuropharmacology (3 credits) 

Functional Neuroanatomy (3 credits) 

Foundations of Animal Behaviour (3 credits) 

Behavioural Neuroscience Advanced Issues (3 credits) 


PSYC 460 Vision (3 credits) 

PSYC 461 Computational Modelling of Human Cognition (3 credits) 

PSYC 462 Memory and Attention (3 credits) 

PSYC 463 Concepts and Categories (3 credits) 

PSYC 464 Judgement and Decision Making (3 credits) 

PSYC 465 Language (3 credits) 

PSYC 466 Cognitive Development (3 credits) 

PSYC 467 Learning (3 credits) 

PSYC 468 Cognitive Science Advanced Issues (3 credits) 

ADVANCED EXPERIENCE COURSES 

PSYC 483 

PSYC 387 

PSYC 485 

PSYC 487 

Directed Readings in Psychology (3 credits) 

Directed Research in Psychology (3 credits) 

Specialization Project (6 credits) 

Advanced Directed Research in Psychology (3 credits) 

Rationale: 




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PROGRAM CHANGE: Selected Topics in Psychology 200-level editorial change 






Department: 

Psychology 

Program: 

Degree: 

BA/BSc 



[X] Editorial 


[ ] Requirements [ ] Regulations [ ] Program Deletion 


SELECTED TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY 

The 200-level Selected Topics courses (PSYC 297; PSYC 298; PSYC 

299) are designed as elective courses for students who are not 

registered in a Psychology program. These courses cover a wide 

variety of areas of contemporary interest. The particular topics 

vary from session to session and the material is dealt with in a 

manner appropriate for students who have minimal formal background 

in psychology. Students should consult the Undergraduate Class 

Schedule to find out the topic titles for a particular session. 

NOTE: Students registered in a Psychology program may not take 

these courses for credit. 

The Department also offers 300- and 400-level topic courses for 

students registered in Psychology programs. (See below). 

PSYC 297 Selected Topics in Psychology (3 credits) 



Proposed Text 

SELECTED TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY 

The 200-level Selected Topics courses (PSYC 297; PSYC 298; PSYC 

299) are designed as elective courses for students who are not 

registered in a Psychology program. These courses cover a wide 

variety of areas of contemporary interest. The particular topic 

varies from one term to the next and the material is dealt with in 

a manner appropriate for students who have minimal formal 

background in psychology. Students should consult with the 

Psychology Department to find out the topic titles for a particular 

term. 


these courses for credit. 

The Department also offers 300- and 400-level topic courses for 

students registered in Psychology programs. (See below). 




Rationale: 

Changes are for clarity and style. 


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PROGRAM CHANGE: PSYC 399 courses will no longer be offered 






Department: 

Psychology 

Program: 

Degree: 

BA/BSc 



[X] Editorial 




SELECTED PROBLEMS IN PSYCHOLOGY 

The Selected Problems in Psychology courses (PSYC 398 and PSYC 399) 

are designed for students enrolled in a Psychology program. The 

material is dealt with in a manner that assumes a background in 

experimental psychology and, in some cases, specific preparation 

through prior completion of a related course. The minimal 

prerequisite is PSYC 310 (Strategies of Inquiry in Psychology) and 

PSYC 315 (Statistical Analysis I). Students should consult the 

Psychology Department Course Guide (published yearly) for details 

concerning available courses. 

PSYC 398 Selected Problems in Psychology (3 credits) 

Proposed Text 

SELECTED PROBLEMS IN PSYCHOLOGY 

The Selected Problems in Psychology courses (PSYC 398) are designed 

for students enrolled in a Psychology program. The material is 

dealt with in a manner that assumes a background in experimental 

psychology and, in some cases, specific preparation through prior 

completion of a related course. The minimal prerequisite is PSYC 

310 (Research Methods and Designs I) and PSYC 315 (Statistical 

Analysis I). Students should consult the Psychology Department for 

details concerning available courses. 



Rationale: The Department is offering Advanced Issues courses in each content area instead of the PSYC 399 courses. PSYC 399 has not been offered in five years and is being 

deleted. Prerequisites have not changed. "Research Methods and Designs I" is the new course name for PSYC 310. 


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PROGRAM CHANGE: 400-level Special Advanced Seminars will no longer be offered 






Department: 

Psychology 

Program: 

Degree: 

BA/BSc 



[X] Editorial 


[ ] Requirements [ ] Regulations [ ] Program Deletion 


Proposed Text 

SPECIAL ADVANCED SEMINARS 

Permission of the Department is required for registration in the Special Advanced Seminars (PSYC 498 and PSYC 499). 

These courses are normally open to Specialization and Honours students who are completing their final 30 credits. The 

usual minimal prerequisite for these specialized courses is PSYC 310, PSYC 311 (Strategies of Inquiry in Psychology, 

Research Experience in Psychology) and PSYC 315, PSYC 316 (Statistical Analysis I & II). Because the various topics 

offered are dealt with in depth at an advanced level, specific preparation through prior completion of a related 

course may also be required. 

PSYC 498 Special Advanced Seminar (3 credits) 


Rationale: These courses have not been offered in over 10 years. 


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PROGRAM CHANGE: Note at end of page 329 deleted 






Department: 

Psychology 

Program: 

Degree: 

BA/BSc 



[ ] Editorial 


[ ] Requirements [ ] Regulations [X] Program Deletion 


Proposed Text 

NOTE: Students in programs leading to the BSc degree are reminded that PSYC 320 and PSYC 391-395 do not count as 

science credits. All other 300- and 400-level Psychology courses count as science credits. 

Rationale: 

Note is no longer necessary. 

Science credits are specified in the BSc program. 


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COURSE CHANGE: PSYC 200 

New Course Number: 






Department: 

Psychology/Other departments 

Program: 

Minor 

Degree: 



[ ] Course Number 

[X] Course Description 

[ ] Course Deletion 

[ ] Course Title 

[ ] Editorial 

[X] Other - Specify: 

[ ] Credit Value 

[ ] New Course 

Exclusion note 

[ ] Prerequisite 


Proposed Text 

PSYC 200 Introductory Psychology (6 credits) 

This comprehensive survey course introduces the student to the 

phenomena and terminology encountered in a number of areas of 

scientific psychology. Topics covered include basic mechanisms of 

the receptors and nervous system, memory, motivation, perception, 

learning, abnormal psychology, personality, cognition, and social 

aspects of behaviour. Lectures and conferences. 

NOTE: Students who have received credit for or exemption from 

Introductory Psychology at Cegep or elsewhere may not take this 

course for credit. 

NOTE: Students entering all PSYC programs except the Minor who have 

not received credit for or exemption from Introductory Psychology 

at Cegep or elsewhere must take this course, but not for Psychology 

program credit. 

NOTE: Students who have received credit for PSYC 200 or equivalent 

may not take MANA 213 for credit. 

PSYC 200 Introductory Psychology (6 credits) 

This comprehensive survey course introduces the student to a wide 

variety of topics in scientific psychology. Topics include the 

foundations of modern psychology, neural mechanisms, learning and 

memory, sensation and perception, motivation and emotion, cognitive 

processes, social influences, personality, disorders of cognition 

and behaviour, and therapy. 

NOTE: Students who have received credit for or exemption from 

Introductory Psychology at Cegep or other postsecondary 

institutions may not take this course for credit. 

NOTE: Students entering all Psychology programs except the Minor 

who have not received credit for or exemption from Introductory 

Psychology at Cegep or other postsecondary institutions must take 

this course, but not for Psychology program credit. 

Note: Students who have received credit for MANA 213 or equivalent 

may not take PSYC 200 for credit. 

Rationale: 

Some changes to the course description are for clarity and style. Other changes reflect Department approved modifications of course 

content that reflect significant advances in the field. The change in the note notifies students who have taken MANA 213 that they will 

not receive credit for PSYC 200. 


Other Programs within which course is listed: 

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COURSE CHANGE: PSYC 318 New Course Number: PSYC 426 






Department: 

Psychology 

Program: 

Degree: 

BA/BSc 



[X] Course Number 



[X] Course Title 

[ ] Editorial 







Proposed Text 

PSYC 318 Measurement of Individual Differences (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310; PSYC 315. A consideration of the 

general theory of psychological measurement and its application 

in the development and use of various psychometric instruments 

such as achievement, intelligence, aptitude, personality, and 

interest tests. Derived scores, norms, reliability, and 

validity of these instruments are discussed in the context of 

general measurement problems in psychology. 

NOTE: Students who have received credit for PSYC 384 may not 

take this course for credit. 

PSYC 426 Psychometrics and Individual Differences (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310; PSYC 315. In this course, consideration is 

given to the general theory of psychological measurement and its 

application in the development and use of various psychometric 

instruments such as achievement, intelligence, aptitude, personality, 

and interest tests. Derived scores, norms, reliability, and validity 

of these instruments are discussed in the context of general 

measurement problems in psychology. Item analysis, signal-detection 

theory, diagnostics, and non-questionnaire methods may also be 

discussed. 

NOTE: Students who have received credit for PSYC 318 may not take this 


Rationale: 

In the previous curriculum this course was an advanced course; however, this was not evident given the 300 number. Thus, in the 

improved course-numbering system the 400 number identifies the course as an advanced course that provides a more in-depth examination 

of psychometrics compared to a 300-level Tier 1 course. Modification of the course name is stylistic, and content has been updated. 



none 

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Department: 

Psychology 

Program: 

Degree: 

BA/BSc 







[X] Editorial 







Proposed Text 

PSYC 346 Learning I (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310 and PSYC 315 previously or concurrently. 

This course reviews and evaluates theories and empirical findings 

concerning basic mechanisms of learning and memory. Topics include 

the study of learning in historical perspective, Pavlovian 

conditioning, operant conditioning, reinforcement, stimulus control 

of behaviour, types of memory, and behavioural paradigms used in 

contemporary research on learning and memory. 

NOTE: Students who have received credit for PSYC 345 may not take 

this course for credit. 

PSYC 351 Fundamentals of Learning (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310; PSYC 315 previously or concurrently. This 

course is an introduction to theories and empirical findings 

concerning basic mechanisms of learning and memory in humans and 

non-human animals. Topics covered may include the study of learning 

in historical perspective, Pavlovian conditioning, operant 

conditioning, reinforcement, stimulus control of behaviour, types 

of memory, self-control and observational learning, and behavioural 

paradigms used in contemporary research on learning and memory. 



Rationale: 

Modification of the course name is stylistic. Some changes to the course description are stylistic while others reflect changes in 

course content. The 35x number indicates the course belongs to the Cognitive Science Content Area. 



none 

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Department: 

Psychology 

Program: 

Degree: 

BA/BSc 




[ ] Course Description 



[ ] Editorial 

[ ] Other - Specify: 


[X] New Course 


Present Text (from 20xx/ 

20xx) calendar 

Proposed Text 

PSYC 210 Critical Thinking in Psychology (3 credits) 

This course provides an innovative approach to understanding how psychologists think about the mind and 

behaviour, ask and answer questions, and collect and interpret evidence to clarify ideas and test hypotheses. 

Students learn the difference between critical thinking and gullibility. Students also develop skills to 

identify errors and misrepresentations in information presented in the media and in viewpoints driven by 

agendas rather than evidence. 

NOTE: Students registered in a Psychology program may not take this course for credit. 

Rationale: 

This course examines highly relevant topics related to psychology research that are not addressed in any of the other 200-level courses 

currently offered by the Department.Demand for this course is anticipated to be high based on enrolment in 300-level courses currently 

offered by the Department that deal with related topics. 



none 

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Department: 

Psychology 

Program: 

Degree: 

BA/BSc 







[ ] Editorial 





Present Text (from 20xx/20xx) 

calendar 

Proposed Text 

PSYC 221 Foundations of Personality (3 credits) 

The organization, functioning, and development of personality are discussed from the point of view of the 

major current theories. Evidence from empirical studies is introduced to illustrate various influences on 

personality. Socio-economic, cultural, and biological factors may also be considered. 

NOTE: Students registered in a Psychology program may not take this course for credit 

Rationale: 

The need for this course reflects advances in personality psychology that are not reflected in the 200-level courses currently offered 

by the Department.Demand for this course is anticipated to be as high based on enrolment in classes in personality psychology that are 

currently offered by the Department. 



none 

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Department: 

Psychology 

Program: 

Degree: 

BA/BSc 







[ ] Editorial 







Proposed Text 

PSYC 222 Person and Society (3 credits) 

This course considers current personality and social psychology research as it relates to our everyday lives. The 

focus is on blending these two research areas. The study of personality concerns itself with the psychology of 

the individual, individual differences, and the role of individual-level factors in explaining behaviour. In 

contrast, social psychology focuses on how behaviour may be influenced by social and contextual factors. Topics 

may include the many ways of describing the self and others, persuasion, group processes, close relationships, 

aggression, and prosocial behaviour. 


Rationale: 

The need for this course reflects advances in personality and social psychology that are not reflected in the 200-level courses 

currently offered by the Department. Demand for this course is anticipated to be high based on enrolment in personality and social 

psychology courses that are currently offered by the Department. 



none 

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Department: 

Psychology 

Program: 

Degree: 

BA/BSc 







[ ] Editorial 







Proposed Text 

PSYC 223 Motivation and Emotion in Daily Life (3 credits) 

“Fish gotta swim, birds gotta fly, I gotta love one man ‘til I die,…” Why Why do we do the things we do Why 

don’t we do the things we don’t do When confronted with challenges, what determines whether we persist in the 

face of difficulty or decide to invest our energy elsewhere This course presents models that address the 

question of why we do the things we do. These models are related to specific topics such as appetitive behaviour, 

love and sexual behaviour, arousal and attention, peak performance, aggression and anger, conflict, stress, 

curiosity, creativity, goal-setting, and achievement. 


Rationale: 

This course examines topics in psychology that are not addressed in the 200-level courses currently offered by the Department. Demand 

for this course is anticipated to be high based on enrolment in classes on motivation and emotion that are currently offered by the 

Department. 



none 

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Department: 

Psychology 

Program: 

Degree: 

BA/BSc 







[ ] Editorial 






calendar 

Proposed Text 

PSYC 230 Womb to Tomb: Psychological Transitions Across the Lifespan (3 credits) 

This course studies the cognitive, socio-emotional, and physical changes and continuities that occur across 

the lifespan. Major theories of development are discussed and related to each of the life stages. Students 

also gain insight into the developmental processes that influence themselves and others. 


Rationale: 


for this course is anticipated to be high based on enrolment in courses on lifespan development that are currently offered by the 

Department. 



none 

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Department: 

Psychology 

Program: 

Degree: 

BA/BSc 







[ ] Editorial 







Proposed Text 

PSYC 235 When Good Kids go Bad (3 credits) 

This course examines the social, emotional, and behavioural problems encountered by children, youth, and 

parents. Manifestations of these issues range from day-to-day “normal” concerns to maladaptive and dangerous 

behaviours. Potential contributing biological, familial, peer, cultural, and economic factors will be 

considered, as well as the uniquely different ways in which individuals react to what seem to be “similar” 

backgrounds. 


Rationale: 

This course examines topics in psychology that are not addressed in the 200-level courses currently offered by the Department. 

for this course is anticipated to be high based on enrolment in courses in developmental psychology currently offered by the 

Department. 

Demand 



none 

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Department: 

Psychology 

Program: 

Degree: 

BA/BSc 







[ ] Editorial 






calendar 

Proposed Text 

PSYC 240 Foundations of Psychopathology (3 credits) 

This course deals with major concepts and issues concerning psychopathology in humans. It considers current 

scientific models of diagnosis, etiology, assessment, and therapy. It reviews the major disorders of the DSM 

system, and explores social, learning, cognitive, biomedical, and psychodynamic approaches to major clinical 

disorders. 


Rationale: 


for this course is anticipated to be high based on enrolment in clinical psychology courses that are currently offered by the 

Department. 

Demand 



none 

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Department: 

Psychology 

Program: 

Honours 

Degree: 

BA/BSc 







[ ] Editorial 







Proposed Text 

PSYC 241 Stress, Health, and Coping (3 credits) 

Coping skills are directly related to health and to the amount of stress a person experiences. This course 

introduces students to research that explains how and why stress affects health. The ways in which coping skills 

and other recourses can effectively reduce stress are also considered. The course examines what psychologists 

know about stress in a research-oriented manner, giving equal attention to the physiological, psychological, and 

cognitive underpinnings of coping and health. 


Rationale: 


for this course is anticipated to be high based on enrolment in health/clinical psychology courses currently offered by the 

Department. 

Demand 



none 

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Department: 

Psychology 

Program: 

Degree: 

BA/BSc 







[ ] Editorial 





Present Text (from 

20xx/20xx) calendar 

Proposed Text 

PSYC 242 Psychology and the Law (3 credits) 

Psychology and the law interact in myriad ways. The criminal justice system, from its code to its enforcement, is 

based on implicit psychological assumptions about human behaviour and how it should be controlled. Those in the 

justice system make decisions based on evidence from observations and testimony, both of which are assumed to be 

gathered in an objective, unbiased manner. Those in psychological professions assume they can influence decisions 

made in the legal system by providing experimental evidence. This course examines the roles psychologists play in 

the legal system, the assumptions of both legal and psychological professional groups, and how these groups can 

complement one another. 


NOTE: Students who have received credit for this topic under PSYC 298 or for PSYC 263 may not take this course for 

credit. 

Rationale: This course examines topics in psychology that are not addressed in the permanent 200-level courses currently offered by the Department. It has been offered as a slot 

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PSYC 249 Perception and Cognition in Daily Life (3 credits) 

This course introduces topics in perception and cognition with an 

emphasis on how humans acquire, store, and use information in 

real-world contexts. Topics covered include reading, perceiving 

objects, art and motion pictures, processing language and music, 

solving problems and planning actions. 

NOTE: Students who have received credit for PSYZ 249 or for this 

topic under a PSYC 298 number may not take this course for credit. 

PSYC 264 Perception and Cognition in Daily Life (3 credits) 

This course introduces topics related to perception and cognition. 

The emphasis of the course is on how humans acquire, store, and use 

information in real-world contexts. Topics covered include reading, 

object perception, art and motion pictures, language processing, 

music, problem solving, and planning. 

NOTE: Students registered in a Psychology program may not take this 


NOTE: Students who have received credit for this topic under 

PSYC 298 or for PSYC 249 may not take this course for credit. 

Rationale: 

Changes to the course description are stylistic and for clarity. The course was given a 26x number to indicate it is in the Cognitive 

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PSYC 250 Drugs and Behaviour (3 credits) 

This course examines various factors related to the use and abuse of licit and illicit drugs including alcohol 

and nicotine, depressants and stimulants, tranquilizers, opium derivatives, and hallucinogenic compounds. One of 

the main themes emphasized is why some people lose their ability to socially and physiologically regulate their 

intake. The course material focuses on the prevalent concepts in the field, theoretical models guiding 

researchers and clinicians, and approaches to intervention. 


NOTE: Students who have received credit for this topic under PSYC 298 or for PSYC 261 may not take this course 

for credit. 

Rationale: 


for this course is anticipated to be high based on enrolment in related 300-level courses currently offered by the Department. 

Demand 



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PSYC 251 Learning and Memory in Daily Life (3 credits) 

This course examines current research on learning and memory and introduces students to a variety of topics in 

this area. Theories of learning and memory are related to examples from everyday life. Specific topics may 

include memory accuracy, techniques for improving study skills and school performance, animal training, sports 

training, strategies for memory improvement, strategies for changing bad habits, and child discipline. 


Rationale: 


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PSYC 255 Brain and Behaviour (3 credits) 

The course is an introduction to the biological bases of behaviour. The structural and functional anatomy of 

the central nervous system is presented, with particular emphasis on the neural pathways involved in behaviours 

relating to motivation, mood, learning and memory, and sensation and perception. This course explores how 

recent research helps us understand how normal and abnormal brain functioning affect human behaviour. 


Rationale: 


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PSYC 280 Adolescence (3 credits) 

This course deals with various aspects of adolescence 

including such topics as physical change, sexual and 

sex-related behaviours, cognitive growth, and lifestyles. 

NOTE: Students registered in a Psychology program may not 


NOTE: Students who have received credit for PSYC 379 or 

391 may not take this course for credit. 

PSYC 233 Adolescence (3 credits) 

This course is an introduction to the study of adolescence. Topics are 

considered from cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural perspectives. Topics 

may include physical change, family relationships, friends and peers, 

sexual and sex-related behaviours, cognitive growth, and lifestyles. 

NOTE: Students registered in a Psychology program may not take this course 

for credit. 



Rationale: 

Changes to the course description are stylistic and for clarity. The course was given a 23x number to indicate it is in the 

Developmental Psychology Content Area. 



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PSYC 281 Learning Disabilities (3 credits) 

This course deals with selected aspects of theory and practice 

related to learning disabilities including perceptual and 

motor disabilities, language disabilities, and methods of 

diagnosis and remediation. 



NOTE: Students who have received credit for PSYC 377 or 392 

may not take this course for credit. 

PSYC 243 Learning Disabilities (3 credits) 

This course deals with selected aspects of theory and practice related 

to learning disabilities including perceptual and motor disabilities, 

language disabilities, and methods of diagnosis and remediation. Issues 

of accurate assessment and differentiation from other forms of 

disability will also be considered. 

NOTE: Students registered in a Psychology program may not take this 




Rationale: 

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PSYC 283 Emotional Development (3 credits) 

This course focuses on emotional development in childhood. Topics that may be considered include prenatal and 

genetic influences on emotion, attachment formation, effects of alternative child care, role of father, and 

poverty. The normal development of anxiety, fear, and affection is discussed. 


Rationale: 

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PSYC 284 Socialization (3 credits) 

This course examines socialization processes during infancy, childhood, and adolescence. The effects on 

socialization of factors such as family structure, disciplinary techniques, and social class are considered. The 

development of social skills, morality, pro-social behaviour, and aggression are examined. 


Rationale: 

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PSYC 286 Psychology of Leisure (3 credits) 

This course explores the rapidly developing psychologically-oriented theory and research on leisure and its meaning 

and importance for the individual. Topics that may be considered include motivation for leisure activities, 

planning for leisure and/or retirement, therapeutic value of leisure, new conceptions of work and leisure, leisure 

and self-development. 


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PSYC 310 Strategies of Inquiry in Psychology (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 200 or equivalent; PSYC 315 previously or 

concurrently. The course describes how information is obtained in 

modern, scientifically oriented psychology. The variety of means 

used to understand psychological phenomena and processes is 

elaborated with reference to particular areas in psychology. 

Observational, experimental, and correlational techniques are 

presented in the context of ongoing research. The course emphasizes 

a conceptual understanding of the procedures that are necessary for 

developing and evaluating the explanations and theories that we 

construct to make sense of the diverse phenomena that constitute 

the domains of modern psychology. Lectures and laboratory. 

PSYC 310 Research Methods and Designs I (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 200 or equivalent; PSYC 315 previously or 

concurrently. This course describes the methods used by psychology 

researchers to obtain information and understand psychological 

phenomena and processes. Students learn how research studies are 

conceptualized and conducted, and how data are analysed and 

interpreted within specific areas of psychology. Observational, 

experimental, and correlational techniques are presented in the 

context of ongoing research, to enable students to develop a 

conceptual understanding of the procedures used to develop and 

evaluate hypotheses and theories in psychology. 

Rationale: 

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PSYC 311 Research Experience in Psychology (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310; PSYC 315; PSYC 316 previously or 

concurrently, and permission of the Department. The course 

introduces students to more advanced methodological issues. 

The course provides experience in the critical evaluation of 

research design and methodology. Students must design, conduct, 

analyse, and present a report on a brief research project. The 

course is primarily intended for students who are preparing for 

graduate school. Lectures and laboratory. 

PSYC 311 Research Methods and Designs II (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310; PSYC 315; PSYC 316 previously or 

concurrently. Advanced methodological issues in psychological 

research are introduced. Students gain experience in the critical 

evaluation of research design and methodology by conducting several 

experiments in different research areas, by analyzing and 

interpreting data from these experiments, and writing and 

presenting their research findings. This course is primarily 

intended for students who are preparing for graduate school. 

Lectures and laboratory. 

Rationale: 

This course was previously offered as a 2-semester 3-credit course that provided students with the opportunity to gain laboratory-based 

research experience in one faculty member's laboratory. The course has been dramatically redesigned and is currently offered as a 

1-semester course worth 3 credits. The redesigned course allows students to gain in-class exposure to the research that is conducted by 

several faculty members, across all five Content Areas by working with real data and completing a number of small research projects in 

class that are related to actual ongoing research. Students thus gain greater breadth in their knowledge of research and are able to 

make better informed decisions when choosing their thesis topics and supervisors. The redesigned 1-semester course has been offered 

several times and many students prefer it to the 2-semester course. The 2-semester course is no longer offered. 

Permission of the Department prerequisite has been removed because students no longer need a faculty supervisor to enroll in this 

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PSYC 315 Statistical Analysis I (3 credits) 

This course is an introduction to statistics, presented in an 

experimental psychology context. Topics dealt with include 

frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and 

dispersion, the normal curve, correlation, elementary 

probability theory, an introduction to hypothesis testing, and 

the t test. 

NOTE See §200.7 

NOTE: Students who have completed Cegep QM 360-300 

(Quantitative Methods) and MATH 201-300 (Complementary Topics 

in Mathematics) with 75% or better grades can be exempt from 

PSYC 315. Exemptions may be granted on the basis of other 

courses. Application for exemption should be made to the Arts 

and Science Student Academic Services. 

PSYC 315 Statistical Analysis I (3 credits) 

This course is an introduction to statistics that are used in the 

context of psychology research. Topics dealt with include frequency 

distributions, measures of central tendency and dispersion, the normal 

curve, correlation, linear regression, elementary probability theory, 

an introduction to hypothesis testing, and the t test. These topics are 

covered in lectures and in weekly laboratory sessions where students 

learn how to perform statistical tests both manually and with 

specialized software. 

NOTE: See §200.7 

NOTE: Students who have completed Cegep QM 360-300 (Quantitative 

Methods) and MATH 201-300 (Complementary Topics in Mathematics) with 

75% or better grades can be exempt from PSYC 315. Exemptions may be 

granted on the basis of other courses. Application for exemption should 

be made to the Arts and Science Student Academic Services. 

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PSYC 316 Statistical Analysis II (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310; PSYC 315. This course builds on the 

experience derived from PSYC 310 and 315 to advance the 

student’s understanding of hypothesis testing and 

statistical inferences. The material dealt with includes 

non-parametric statistics, the chi-square and 

F-distribution, introductory analysis of variance, and 

various correlational techniques. 

NOTE See §200.7 

PSYC 316 Statistical Analysis II (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310; PSYC 315. This course is an extension of PSYC 315 

Statistical Analysis I. It is designed to advance students’ understanding 

of hypothesis testing and statistical inferences. The course presents the 

general linear model, which subsumes multiple regression, analysis of 

variance (ANOVA), and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). As well, the course 

deals in detail with the limits of null-hypothesis significance testing 

(NHST) and reviews alternatives to NHST including confidence intervals, 

measures of effect size, and meta-analysis. Lectures and weekly 

laboratory. 

NOTE: See §200.7 

Rationale: 

Modifications to content reflect significant advances in the field. 

Other changes are stylistic. 



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PSYC 317 Multivariate Statistical Procedures (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310; PSYC 315; PSYC 316, and permission of the Department. Advanced statistical techniques are 

presented with an emphasis on procedures that allow the use of multiple independent or dependent variables. Examples 

of specific techniques to be discussed in the course include partial and multiple regression, the analysis of 

covariance (ANCOVA), and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA). The course includes a computer laboratory in 

which students practice the computation of various procedures with real data sets. Lectures and laboratory. 

Rationale: 

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Proposed Text 

PSYC 320 Modern Psychology in Historical Perspective 

(6 credits) 

Prerequisite: Introductory Psychology or equivalent. The 

course deals with the historical background of psychology from 

ancient and medieval times up to the present. Early 

contributions to psychology from the fields of philosophy, 

physics, physiology, and psychophysics are presented and 

related to the various schools of psychological thought from 

the late-nineteenth century to the modern era. 

PSYC 305 History and Systems (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 200 or equivalent. This introductory course examines 

the historical background of psychology beginning with ancient Greece, 

the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance, through the William James era. 

Early contributions to psychology from the fields of philosophy, 

religion, physics, physiology, and psychophysics are presented and 

related to the various psychological schools of thought of the 19th 

century. Students gain an understanding of how cultural and social 

forces and various scientific paradigms shaped psychological theory and 

how psychological perspectives contribute to social life. 



Rationale: 

The course description has been modified to reflect the fact that PSYC 305, in contrast to PSYC 320, only covers the historical 

perspective to the 19th century. Later topics will be covered as part of other Tier 1 courses. The course title change is stylistic. 

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PSYC 322 Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310 and PSYC 315 previously or concurrently. The 

course deals with major concepts and issues of abnormal psychology 

in humans (stigma, traits vs. states, ethics). It studies the major 

scientific models of diagnosis, etiology, assessment and therapy. 

It presents the major disorders of the five axes of the DSM system. 

Social, learning, cognitive, biomedical and psychodynamic 

approaches to major clinical disorders are studied with emphasis on 

research and methodology throughout. 



PSYC 340 Fundamentals of Psychopathology (3 credits) 


course is an introduction to psychopathology. The course deals with 

major concepts and issues in the study of psychopathology. It 

focuses on the major models of etiology, diagnosis, prognosis, 

assessment, and treatment, and presents the major disorders and 

five axes of the DSM system. Behavioural, cognitive, social 

learning, neurobiological, sociocultural, evolutionary, and 

psychodynamic approaches to psychopathology are covered, with an 

emphasis on research and methodology throughout. 



Rationale: 

The 34x number indicates that the course is in the Clinical and Health Content Area. Modification of the course name is stylistic. 

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Prerequisite course numbers changed; exclusion note 



PSYC 323 Psychopathology: Behaviour Disorders (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 322. The course presents a focused and thorough 

treatment of issues in one category of adult psychopathology. 

Advanced contemporary research and theory covering a wide range of 

behaviour disorders is presented. Topics studied include disorders 

of personality, anxiety, mood, psychosexuality, eating, and 

life-adjustment. Post-traumatic, psychosomatic, somatoform, and 

dissociative disorders may also be discussed. 



Proposed Text 

PSYC 440 Psychopathology: Mood, Anxiety, and Personality Disorders 

(3 credits) 


investigation of mood and anxiety disorders. Problems studied 

include depressive, bipolar, and anxiety disorders. Relevant 

somatoform (e.g., hypochondriasis) and personality (e.g., avoidant, 

dependent) disorders may also be discussed. Topics include 

contemporary theory, classification issues, and ongoing 

controversies, with an emphasis on current research. 



Rationale: 

This course has been taught as an advanced course despite the 300-level number. The course number has been changed to the 400-level to 

indicate that it is an advanced course. The 44x number indicates that the course belongs to the Clinical and Health Content Area. 

Modification of the course name is stylistic. The pre-requisite change reflects the change in that course number. The course 

description has been changed to indicate current topics and reflects advances in the field. 



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PSYC 324 Psychopathology: Psychotic and Organic Disorders 

(3 credits) 


treatment of issues in organic-related adult psychopathology. The 

course deals with advanced contemporary research and theory of 

various clinical disorders such as the psychoses, schizophrenias 

and schizophreniform disorders, degenerative disorders, aging 

disorders, dementias, substance-abuse disorders and 

psychophysiological disorders. 



Proposed Text 

PSYC 441 Psychopathology: Schizophrenia and Neurocognitive 

Disorders (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 340. This course presents a focused and thorough 

investigation of schizophrenia and the neurocognitive disorders. 

Problems studied include schizophrenia and related psychotic 

disorders (e.g., delusional disorder, schizoaffective disorder), as 

well as dementia and other disorders of aging. Relevant personality 

(e.g., paranoid, schizotypal) disorders may also be discussed. 

Topics include contemporary theory, classification issues, and 

ongoing controversies, with an emphasis on current research. 



Rationale: 


indicate that it is an advanced course. The 44x number indicates that the course belongs to the Clinical and Health Content Area. 

Modification of the course name is stylistic. The course description has been modified to indicate current contents and reflects 

advances in the field. 



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PSYC 325 Eating Disorders (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310; PSYC 315. A number of eating problems are reviewed including those resulting in obesity, 

anorexia nervosa, and/or bulimia. Eating problems are examined from a number of perspectives with emphasis given to 

developmental, physiological, and social learning theories. For example, social learning theory will be related to 

differential development of eating problems in men and women. Treatment of eating problems is studied in relation to 

behavioural, psychodynamic, and physiological interventions. 

NOTE: Students who have received credit for PSYC 398B may not take this course for credit. 

Rationale: 

This course has not been offered in at least five years. 



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PSYC 326 Theories of Personality (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310 and PSYC 315 previously or 

concurrently. The organization, functioning, and 

development of personality are discussed from the point 

of view of the major current theories. Evidence from 

experiments and field studies are discussed. 

Socio-economic, cultural, and biological factors may 

also be considered. 

NOTE: Students who have received credit for PSYC 336 may 

not take this course for credit. 

Proposed Text 

PSYC 321 Fundamentals of Personality (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310; PSYC 315 previously or concurrently. This course is an 

introduction to theories of personality. The development, structure, and 

correlates of personality are presented from the viewpoint of major classical 

and current theories. Theories may include trait, biological, learning, and 

cognitive perspectives, as well as psychodynamic, humanistic, and existential 

perspectives. Through the examination of specific studies and the discussion 

of general methodological principles of personality research, emphasis is 

placed on the role of research in shaping and validating theories of 

personality. 

NOTE: Students who have received credit for PSYC 326 may not take this course 

for credit. 

Rationale: 

The course description has been changed to indicate current contents and incorporate advances in the field. 

title is sylistic. 

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PSYC 327 Contemporary Issues in Personality (3 

credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 326. The course will critically 

examine selected issues of contemporary interest in 

the area of personality. 

NOTE: Students who have received credit for PSYC 

336 may not take this course for credit. 

Proposed Text 

PSYC 427 Current Issues in Personality (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 321. This course critically examines selected contemporary 

issues in personality psychology with a focus on recent research findings. The 

importance of personality in explaining behaviours, personal beliefs, 

developmental outcomes, and quality of life is considered. 

NOTE: Students who have received credit for PSYC 327 may not take this course for 

credit. 

Rationale: 


indicate that it is an advanced course. The 42x number indicates that the course belongs to the Social, Personality and Culture 

Content Area. Modification of the course name is stylistic. The course description has been modified to indicate current contents; 

the change in prerequisite reflects the number change from PSYC 326 to PSYC 321. 



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PSYC 329 Behaviour Genetics (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310; PSYC 315. The discipline of behavioural genetics provides a meeting place for the behavioural 

sciences and genetics. The course provides an introduction to modern ideas concerning the complementary roles of 

hereditary and environmental influences in the shaping of behaviour. Basic concepts including the foundations of 

population genetics, transmission genetics and heritability are reviewed. Modern techniques, such as adoption studies 

and twin studies, are considered. The influence of genetics in areas such as cognition, personality, and 

psychopathology is explored. 

Rationale: 

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PSYC 331 Social Psychology (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310 and PSYC 315 previously or concurrently. The 

behaviour of the individual as a member of a larger grouping or 

society is dealt with. The study of the social influences on 

individuals or groups involves consideration of topics such as 

attitude change and development, intra-group communication and 

problem-solving, leadership, prejudice, development of social 

movements and cults. 



PSYC 325 Fundamentals of Social Psychology (3 credits) 


course is an introduction to social psychology. It covers the 

scientific study of how people’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviours 

are influenced by the presence of others. Topics discussed may 

include social and self perception; attitudes and attitude change; 

and conformity, group processes, interpersonal attraction, 

pro-social behaviour, aggression, and prejudice. 



Rationale: 

The 32x number indicates that the course belongs to the Social, Personality and Culture Content Area. 

The course description has been modified to indicate current contents. 

The title change is stylistic. 



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PSYC 332 The Self in Social Context (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 331. The course addresses the wide 

range of theoretical and empirical approaches to the 

self in contemporary social psychology. Self-esteem 

and self-concept are addressed in terms of personal 

and social norms, affective experience, and 

interpersonal behaviour. 

NOTE: Students who have received credit for PSYC 333 


Proposed Text 

PSYC 420 The Self in Social Context (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 325. The course addresses a wide range of theoretical and 

empirical approaches to the self in contemporary social psychology. Self-esteem 

and self-concept are addressed in terms of social context, personal and social 

norms, affective experience, and interpersonal behaviour. Other topics covered 

may include narcissism, self-presentation, self-regulation, egocentrism, and 

limits to self-knowledge. Issues relating to gender, gender identity, and the 

development of gender roles and gender differences in the social context may 

also be discussed. 


for credit. 

Rationale: 


indicate that it is an advanced course. The 42x number indicates that the course belongs to the Social, Personality and Culture 

Content Area. The course description has been modified to indicate current contents. The change in prerequisite reflects the number 

change from PSYC 331 to PSYC 325. 



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Proposed Text 

PSYC 334 Emotion in the Social Context (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 331. This course addresses models of 

emotion , individual differences in emotion and mood, and how 

emotion influences attention, memory, evaluation, and 

behaviour in the social domain. 



PSYC 423 Emotion (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 321 OR PSYC 325. This course addresses models of 

emotion and individual differences in emotion and mood. The subject of 

how emotion influences attention, memory, evaluation, and behaviour in 

the social domain is also considered. In addition, particular attention 

is paid to a number of specific emotions. 



Rationale: 

This course has been taught at an advanced level despite the 300-level number. The 400-level number indicates that it is an advanced 

course. The 42x number indicates that the course belongs to the Social, Personality and Culture Content Area. The description and 

title changes are stylistic and reflect current content. The change in prerequisite reflects the number change from PSYC 331 to PSYC 

321; PSYC 325 is also an appropriate prerequisite for this course. 



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Proposed Text 

PSYC 342 Forensic Psychology (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 340. This course critically examines research and theory relating to a number of selected 

issues of contemporary interest in forensic psychology. Topics such as the admissibility of scientific evidence, 

eye-witness testimony, trauma and memory, jury selection, clinical and actuarial profiling, psychopathy, serial 

offenders, the validity of psychiatric examinations and lie detectors, the insanity defence, and expert 

testimony are presented in light of recent Canadian and American legal decisions. 

NOTE: Students who have received credit for this topic under PSYC 398 or for PSYC 328 may not take this course 

for credit. 

Rationale: 

This course has 

capacity. 

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PSYC 343 Motivation and Emotion I (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310 and PSYC 315 previously or concurrently. This course reviews and evaluates theories and 

empirical findings concerning motivation and emotion. Topics include the study of motivation and emotion in 

historical perspective, the biological and evolutionary bases of motivation and emotion, drive, arousal, and 

incentive theories of motivation. 

NOTE: Students who have received credit for PSYC 342 may not take this course for credit. 

Rationale: 

The content matter of this course permeates all other courses and is obselete as an individual course. 



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PSYC 344 Motivation and Emotion II (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 343. This course is a continuation of PSYC 343; it presents a more focused and thorough 

treatment of selected topics in motivation and emotion. These may include sleep, hunger, sex, aggression, altruism, 

achievement, pain, fear, and play. Different sections of the course may cover different sets of topics. 


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PSYC 347 Learning II (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 346. This course is a continuation of PSYC 346; 

it presents a more focused and thorough treatment of more advanced 

topics in learning. These may include developmental aspects of 

learning, animal memory and cognition, human applications of 

conditioning principles, biological constraints on learning, or the 

physiology of learning and memory. Different sections of the course 

may cover different sets of topics. 



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PSYC 467 Learning (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 351. This course is a continuation of 

Fundamentals of Learning; it presents a more focused and thorough 

treatment of more advanced topics in learning. These may include 

developmental aspects of learning, animal memory and cognition, 

human applications of conditioning principles, biological 

constraints on learning, and the physiology of learning and memory. 

Different sections of the course may cover different sets of 

topics. 



Rationale: 

This course has been taught at an advanced level despite the 300-level number. The course number has been changed to the 400-level to 

indicate that it is an advanced course. The 46x number indicates the course belongs to the Cognitive Science Content Area. The 

changes in the course name and description are stylistic. The change in prerequisite reflects the number change from PSYC 346 to PSYC 

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PSYC 349 Sensation and Perception I (3 credits) 


Physiological and psychological bases of sensation and 

perception. Topics such as pitch perception, colour vision, 

perception of movement, size, and distance are included. The 

areas of sensation and perception are integrated through a human 

information-processing approach to the understanding of audition, 

vision, and other modalities. 



PSYC 363 Fundamentals of Sensation and Perception (3 credits) 


course introduces the physiological and psychological mechanisms of 

sensation and perception. Thorough treatment is given to questions 

of how information about the world is acquired through visual and 

auditory systems, and other modalities, that together is used with 

stored information to create an ongoing mental representation of the 

world. Topics such as pitch perception, colour vision, perception of 

movement, size and space perception, illusions, and distance are 

covered. 



Rationale: 

The 36x number indicates the course belongs to the Cognitive Science Content Area. 

content. The change to the course title is stylistic. 

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PSYC 350 Sensation and Perception II (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 349. A continuation of PSYC 349. This course examines current topics in the area of sensation and 

perception with an emphasis on recent research and developments in vision and audition, including areas such as 

colour vision, space perception, the anatomical and physiological bases of perception, the perception of illusions, 

and motion perception. Different sections of this course may cover different sets of topics. 


Rationale: 

The content of this course has been incorporated into several Tier II courses that reflect the major advances within this area of 

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PSYC 352 Cognition I (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310 and PSYC 315 previously or concurrently. A 

course that introduces the general area of cognitive psychology 

through the presentation and discussion of the theoretical and 

experimental foundations for our current understanding of how 

humans acquire and use knowledge. Current research findings and 

theories in the areas of pattern recognition, attention, memory, 

and imagery are surveyed. Following this introductory course, 

students should have the necessary background to pursue advanced 

topics in cognition. 



PSYC 364 Fundamentals of Cognition (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310; PSYC 315 previously or concurrently. 

This course introduces cognitive psychology. Theoretical 

perspectives and experimental findings that inform our current 

understanding of how humans acquire, represent, and use knowledge 

are presented and discussed. Topics include attention, memory, 

categorization, language, and thinking. This course allows students 

to gain familiarity with topics and concepts necessary to pursue 

advanced studies in cognition. 



Rationale: 

The 36x number indicates this course belongs to the Cognitive Science Content Area. The changes to the course description reflect 

current content and incorporate advances in the field. The title change is stylistic. 



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PSYC 353 Cognition II (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 352. A continuation of PSYC 352 that presents thorough treatments of topics such as cognitive 

development, psycho-linguistics, concept acquisition, reading, speech perception, problem-solving, and reasoning. 

Different sections of this course may cover different sets of topics. 


Rationale: 

The content ofthis course has been incorporated into several Tier 2 courses that reflect the major advances within this area of 

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PSYC 354 Evolutionary Foundations of Psychology (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310; PSYC 315 previously or concurrently. This course examines the ways that evolutionary 

thought has influenced the study of behaviour. Fundamental evolutionary processes are introduced, and ideas about 

how those processes may have shaped human and animal behaviour are considered. Additional topics include 

biological and cognitive continuity among species, sources of individual differences in behavioural traits, 

evolutionarily stable strategies and states, methods of testing evolutionary hypotheses about behaviour, and the 

comparative method in psychology. 

Rationale: 

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curriculum. Demand for this course is anticipated to be as high as enrolment in other classes in behavioural neuroscience that are 




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PSYC 358 Fundamentals of Behavioural Neurobiology (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: BIOL 200 or BIOL 201 or BIOL 202 or Cegep Biology 301 

or 101-NYA or Cegep Biology 921. The purpose of this course is to 

introduce students to the neural substrate of behaviour. Topics 

include the structure and function of neurons as well as neural 

communication, an introduction to neuro-anatomy and endocrinology, 

the processing of sensory information , and the control of 

movement. 

NOTE: Students who have received credit for BIOL 383, PSYC 357, 360 

or 363 may not take this course for credit. 

PSYC 355 Fundamentals of Behavioural Neurobiology (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: BIOL 200, BIOL 201, BIOL 202, Cegep Biology 301, 

Cegep BIOL 101-NYA, OR Cegep Biology 921. This course provides an 

introduction to the neural mechanisms that underlie behaviour. 

Topics include the structure and function of neurons, neural 

communication, an introduction to neuroanatomy and endocrinology, 

and the processing of sensory information. Students also learn how 

complex systems, such as the sensory and motor systems, interact to 

produce behaviour. 

NOTE: Students who have received credit for BIOL 383 or PSYC 358 


Rationale: 

The 35x number indicates this course belongs to the Behavioural Neuroscience Content Area. 

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PSYC 359 Neuropsychology (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 358. This course provides a general introduction 

to human neuropsychology. The topics discussed include principles 

of brain organization and function, human neuroimaging and 

recording techniques, specialized functions of the lobes of the 

cerebral cortex, and selected neurological disorders. The emphasis 

is on how these issues can be related meaningfully to human 

behaviour and higher cognitive processes. 



NOTE: Students who have received credit for PSYC 357 or 360 may 


PSYC 445 Human Neuropsychology (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310; PSYC 315; PSYC 355. This course is a 

general introduction to human neuropsychology. Topics discussed 

include principles of brain organization and function, human 

neuroimaging and recording techniques, the contribution of clinical 

patients and single case studies, selected neurological disorders, 

and cognitive neuroscience. Emphasis is on how these issues can be 

meaningfully related to human behaviour, emotion, sensory 

perception, and higher cognitive processes. 



Rationale: 


indicate that it is an advanced course. The 44x number indicates that the course belongs to the Clinical and Health Content Area. The 

course description has been modified to indicate current contents. The prerequisite PSYC 358 has been renumbered to PSYC 355. PSYC 

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PSYC 361 Neurobiology of Drug Dependence (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310; PSYC 315; or six credits from among PSYC 

358, 359, 362, 365, 367. This course focuses on the behavioural and 

pharmacological mechanisms underlying the phenomenon of drug 

dependence. Concepts such as physical and psychological dependence, 

tolerance, reinforcement, and aversion are discussed. In addition 

the role of these concepts in the development of new treatment 

procedures is assessed. 

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PSYC 450 Neurobiology of Drug Abuse and Addiction(3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310; PSYC 315; PSYC 355. This course focuses on 

the behavioural and neuronal mechanisms involved in drug abuse and 

addiction. It provides students with a solid conceptual foundation 

of how drugs of abuse affect the brain and behaviour. Topics such 

as the pharmacology of drugs of abuse, drug-induced neuronal 

plasticity in brain regions related to motivation and reward, and 

the interaction between biological factors and environmental events 

in addiction are discussed. 



Rationale: 


indicate that it is an advanced course. The 45x number indicates that the course belongs to the Behavioural Neurobiology Content 

Area. PSYC 310 and PSYC 315 are core requirements that provide the necessary preparation in research methodology and statistics. 

Students with PSYC 355 do better in this course than those who have not taken it. PSYC 355 is the new number for the PSYC 358 

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PSYC 362 Neurobiology of Learning and Memory (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 346; PSYC 358; or permission of the Department. 

A number of mechanisms subserving learning and memory are 

investigated, including models based on relatively simple nervous 

systems, e.g., conditioning in Aplysia, as well as more complex 

systems, e.g., the neuronal mechanisms mediating eyeblink 

conditioning in the rabbit and the neuronal pathways that mediate 

reinforcement. Other topics may include the anatomical bases of 

memory, including the role of the hippocampus in spatial memory and 

the role of the NMDA receptor in learning and memory. 

NOTE: Students who have received credit for PSYC 357 or 360 may not 


NOTE: Students who have received credit for PSYC 363 may take this 


Proposed Text 

PSYC 451 Neurobiology of Learning and Memory (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 351; PSYC 355. This course deals with some of 

the major questions about the neural bases of learning and memory. 

A number of mechanisms subserving learning and memory are 

investigated, including models based on relatively simple nervous 

systems (e.g., conditioning in Aplysia), as well as more complex 

systems (e.g., the neuronal mechanisms mediating eyeblink 

conditioning in the rabbit and the neuronal pathways that mediate 

reinforcement).Other topics may include the anatomical bases of 

memory, the role of the hippocampus in spatial memory, and the role 

of the NMDA receptor in learning and memory. 



Rationale: 

This course has been taught as an advanced course despite the 300-level number. The course number hs been changed to the 400-level to 

indicate that it is an advanced course. The 45x number indicates that the course belongs to the Behavioural Neuroscience Content 

Area. The prerequisites are the same but reflect the new course numbers for PSYC 346 and PSYC 355. 



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PSYC 365 Neurobiology of Sensation and Perception (3 credits) 


The course examines the relation between the structure of sensory 

systems and perceptual function. Some of the topics addressed are 

how the structure of the eye and ear determines how and what we see 

and hear; the modularity of cortical organization; segregation and 

integration of visual information; PDP and other models; bottom-up 

and top-down processing; the reconstruction of the perceptual 

world. 





Proposed Text 

PSYC 452 Neurobiology of Sensation and Perception (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 355; PSYC 363. This course examines the 

relationship between the structures of the sensory systems and 

perception. Topics include how the structure of the eye and ear 

determine how and what we see and hear, the modularity of cortical 

organization, segregation and integration of visual information, 

PDP and other models, bottom-up and top-down processing, and the 

reconstruction of the perceptual world. 



Rationale: 



Area. The changes in prerequisites reflect the new course numbers for PSYC 349 and PSYC 358. 



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PSYC 367 Neurobiology of Motivated Behaviours (3 credits) 


The course examines the neural mechanisms mediating motivated 

behaviour. Topics addressed include the following: pleasure and 

pain; ingestive behaviour; sexual and reproductive behaviour; 

aggression; temperature regulation; sleep, arousal, and biological 

rhythms. 





Proposed Text 

PSYC 453 Neurobiology of Motivated Behaviour (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310; PSYC 315; PSYC 355. This course examines 

the neural mechanisms that mediate motivated behaviour and provides 

an introduction to concepts such as goal-directed behaviour and 

incentive motivation. Other topics include pleasure and pain; 

ingestive behaviour; sexual and reproductive behaviour; aggression; 

temperature regulation; and sleep, arousal, and biological rhythms. 



Rationale: 



Area. The addition of PSYC 310 and PSYC 315 as prerequisites provide the necessary background in research methodology and statistics. 

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PSYC 368 Neurobiology of Sexual Differentiation (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 358. This course deals with the genetic and hormonal influences that lead to the sexual 

differentiation of the brain and behaviour. Mechanisms of chromosomal and neuroendocrine effects on the body and 

neural circuits, and plasticity are discussed. Animal differentiation as well as normal and abnormal human 

differentiation are examined. 


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PSYC 369 Hormones and Behaviour (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310 and PSYC 315 previously or concurrently;. 

PSYC 358. The course deals with the role of hormones in integrating 

the activity of various neural, endocrine, and sensory systems to 

bring about organized, purposeful behaviour. Topics discussed 

include the reproductive, sexual, or environmentally adaptive 

systems, with treatment of material ranging from the molecular to 

the behavioural level. 

Proposed Text 

PSYC 454 Hormones and Behaviour (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310; PSYC 315; PSYC 355. This course deals with 

the role of hormones in integrating the activity of various neural, 

endocrine, and sensory systems to bring about organized, purposeful 

behaviour. Topics include reproductive, sexual, or environmentally 

adaptive systems. Treatment of material ranges from the molecular 

to the behavioural level. 



Rationale: 



Area. The change in prerequisite reflects the renumbering of PSYC 358 to PSYC 355. 



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PSYC 371 Fundamentals of Life-Span Development (3 credits) 


This course provides a broad survey of psychological research and 

theories about human development, covering the periods of infancy, 

childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, midlife, and late life. 

The life-span perspective emphasizes the interaction of physical, 

cognitive, and socioemotional domains. The focus is on the 

normative course of development, although aspects of abnormal 

development are briefly reviewed. The course also introduces the 

specific research designs and methods relevant to developmental 

research. This course serves as preparation for the in-depth study 

of each life period offered in subsequent courses. 



PSYC 333 Fundamentals of Lifespan Development (3 credits) 


course is an introduction to developmental psychology. It provides 

a broad survey of psychological research and theories about human 

development across the lifespan. It emphasizes the interaction of 

physical, cognitive, and socioemotional domains in development from 

infancy to old age. Although the main focus of the course is on 

normative development, aspects of abnormal development may be 

covered. Specific methodological challenges and procedures relevant 

to developmental research are also discussed. 



Rationale: 

The course has been renumbered to 33x to indicate that it belongs to the Developmental Content Area. 

updated to reflect current content and advances in the field. 

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PSYC 373 Infancy (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 370 or 371. The course provides a comprehensive 

account of psychological development in infancy. Aspects of infant 

development such as physical, perceptual, cognitive, verbal, 

emotional, and social development are covered. Theoretical 

perspectives and research methods specific to the study of infant 

development are emphasized. 



Proposed Text 

PSYC 431 Infancy (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 333. This course provides a comprehensive 

account of psychological development in infancy. Aspects of infant 

development such as physical, perceptual, cognitive, verbal, 

emotional, and social development are covered. Theoretical 

perspectives and research methods specific to the study of infant 

development are emphasized. 



Rationale: 


indicate that it is an advanced course. The 43x number indicates that the course belongs to the Developmental Content Area. PSYC 370 

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PSYC 375 Development During Childhood (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 371. Major analysis of the basic processes of 

development during the early childhood and school-age periods. A 

broad range of theoretical positions and methodological strategies 

are presented. Emphasis is on physical, cognitive, emotional, 

social, and personality development and the origins of individual 

differences in adjustment and well-being. Particular attention is 

given to cultural variability in development and to developmental 

differences between girls and boys. 



Proposed Text 

PSYC 432 Childhood Development (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 333. This course provides an analysis of 

theories pertaining to the basic processes of development during 

early childhood and school-age periods. A broad range of 

theoretical positions and methodological strategies are presented. 

Emphasis is on physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and 

personality development and the origins of individual differences 

in adjustment and well-being. Particular attention is given to 

cultural variability in development and to developmental 

differences between girls and boys. 



Rationale: 


indicate that it is an advanced course. The 43x number indicates that the course belongs to the Developmental Content Area. The 

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PSYC 377 Abnormal Development During Childhood (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 370 or 371. Using principles of developmental 

and clinical psychology, this survey course focuses primarily on 

understanding the pathways to abnormal adjustment in childhood. The 

course covers the roots of social competence/deviance in the early 

experience and temperament of the child; the assessment of social 

and cognitive deficits and the efficacy of interventions. 

Applications to populations of children with special problems are 

examined. Examples of the special problems include hyper-activity, 

conduct disorders, overanxiety, learning disabilities, mental 

retardation, and autism. 

Proposed Text 

PSYC 435 Developmental Psychopathology (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 333 OR PSYC 340. Using principles of 

developmental and clinical psychology, this survey course focuses 

primarily on understanding the pathways to abnormal adjustment in 

childhood and adolescence. The origins of deviant and competent 

behaviour are examined, with special attention to the multiplicity 

of possible risk factors and causal processes, assessment of 

problems and diagnoses, and the efficacy of interventions. Students 

are also introduced to a number of behavioural problems such as 

attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder; aggression, 

externalizing problems, and disruptive behaviour disorders; 

internalizing problems, anxiety, and mood disorders; learning 

disabilities; mental retardation; and autism. 



Rationale: 



prerequisite PSYC 371 has been renumbered to PSYC 333; PSYC 370 was removed since it has not been offered since 2002 and was replaced 

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PSYC 379 Adolescent Development (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 370 or 371. The course deals with various 

aspects of development in adolescence. Such topics as hormonal and 

physical changes, cognitive development (Piagetian, 

information-processing and psychometric views), the peer group, 

friendships, parent-adolescent interactions, sex roles and identity 

formation, sexuality, delinquency, drug abuse, suicide, and 

psychological disorders in adolescents may be discussed. Whenever 

possible, developmental issues in adolescence are considered from a 

cross-cultural as well as historical perspective. 

Proposed Text 

PSYC 433 Adolescent Development (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 333. This course provides an overview of theory 

and research relating to multiple domains of development during 

adolescence. Topics include hormonal processes, physical and 

cognitive development, peer and parent-adolescent relations, family 

processes, gender roles, identity formation, sexuality, 

delinquency, drug abuse, suicide, and psychological disorders in 

adolescents. When possible, topics are considered from 

cross-cultural and historical perspectives. 



Rationale: 



prerequisite PSYC 371 has been renumbered to PSYC 333; PSYC 370 has been removed as a prerequisite since it has not been offered since 

2002. The course description has been modified to indicate current content. 



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PSYC 380 Aging (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 370 or 371. This course covers recent 

developments in the psychology of aging with emphasis on research 

aspects. The topics examined include methodological considerations, 

the implications of physiological changes due to age on people’s 

behaviour, and the influence of aging on personality, cognitive 

processes, coping styles, sex roles, and adjustment. The class will 

be asked to consider the extent to which psychological changes 

associated with age are caused by biological processes and by 

social processes. 

Proposed Text 

PSYC 434 Ageing (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 333. This course covers recent developments in 

the psychology of ageing. Topics include age-related changes in 

physiology, biology, and in sensory and cognitive functioning. 

Particular attention is given to the effects of these age-related 

changes on behaviour, personality, interpersonal functioning, 

gender roles, coping, and adjustment. Methodological considerations 

in ageing research are also discussed. 



Rationale: 



prerequisite PSYC 371 has been renumbered to PSYC 333; PSYC 370 has been removed as a prerequisite since it has not been offered since 

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PSYC 381 Scaling (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310; PSYC 315. The theoretical basis and application of scaling methods in psychophysics and 

social psychology are studied. Quantitative scales for the measurement of attitudes and sensations are derived and 

constructed. Other topics that may be covered include subjective estimate methods, the law of comparative judgement, 

unfolding techniques, and signal-detection theory. 

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PSYC 385 Personnel Psychology (3 credits) 


This course focuses on the contributions of psychology to several 

human resource considerations in organizations. Topics include 

personnel selection, training methods, personnel appraisal, and 

career development. Other relevant topics may be discussed 

depending on student interest. This is an applied area of 

psychology and therefore the interplay between theory, research, 

and application is stressed. 

PSYC 372 Personnel Psychology (3 credits) 


course focuses on the contributions of psychology to several human 

resource considerations in organizations. Topics include personnel 

selection, training methods, personnel appraisal, and career 

development. This is an applied area of psychology, and therefore 

the interplay between theory, research, and application is 

emphasized. 


this course for credit 

Rationale: 

The 38x numbers are now reserved for Specialization/Advanced Experience Courses. This course does not belong to any of the Content 

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PSYC 386 Organizational Psychology (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310 and PSYC 315 previously or 

concurrently. The theoretical and research interests of 

industrial psychologists centre on such topics as employee 

motivation and job satisfaction, leadership and communication 

in organizations, and organizational development. Other 

related topics may be covered. This is an applied area of 

psychology and therefore the interplay between theory, 

research, and application is stressed. 



PSYC 374 Organizational Psychology (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310; PSYC 315 previously or concurrently. 

Understanding psychology can help organizations reach their goals, retain 

their workforce, and make themselves attractive to future employees and 

investors. This applied psychology course focuses on research and 

theories relevant to the behaviour of managers and employees. Topics 

include: the history of Industrial/Organizational(I/O) psychology; 

organizational development and communication; motivation, personality, 

and leadership; employee satisfaction and commitment; group behaviour; 

negotiation and conflict resolution; and job stress.NOTE: Students who 

have received credit for PSYC 386 may not take this course for credit. 

Rationale: 

The 38x numbers are now reserved for Specialization/Advanced Experience Courses. This course does not belong to any of the Content 

Areas, and has been given a 37x number. The 37x numbers are reserved for courses that do not fit in any of the other categories. The 

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PSYC 391 Gender in the Social Context (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 331. The course deals with the issue of how the biological categories of female and male are 

modified in the social context. It examines the social transformation of biological females and males into gendered 

individuals from a theoretical and empirical perspective. The development of gender identity, gender role, and the 

sex vs. gender differences in various areas of psychological functioning such as cognitive behaviour, mental health, 

and social behaviours are analysed, and their underlying mechanisms examined. 


Rationale: 

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PSYC 392 Health Psychology (3 credits) 


Psychological issues in the promotion of health and the treatment 

of illness are explored. Theoretical as well as empirical 

contributions to the study of health promotion and disease etiology 

are scrutinized. Biomedical and psychosocial etiological models of 

health and disease are examined from epidemiological and 

psychological perspectives. 



PSYC 341 Fundamentals of Health Psychology (3 credits) 


course is an introduction to the multidisciplinary field of health 

psychology. Issues relating to health and illness across the 

lifespan, including health promotion and maintenance, prevention 

and treatment of illness, etiology and correlates of health, 

illness and dysfunction, and the health care system are covered 

from a biopsychosocial perspective. Topics such as social support, 

smoking, stress, cardiovascular disease, pain, and cancer are also 

presented. 



Rationale: 

The 34x number indicates that this course belongs to the Clinical and Health Content Area. 

indicate current content and to incorporate advances in the field. 

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PSYC 393 Contemporary Issues in Health Psychology (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 392. This course offers a more focused treatment 

of selected advanced topics in health psychology. Topics covered 

may include the following: the relationship between behavioural 

reactivity and cardiovascular health, illness behaviour, 

psychological aspects of pain, the role of aerobic exercise in 

health promotion, psychosocial aspects of substance abuse, and 

relapse prevention strategies for harm reduction. 



Proposed Text 

PSYC 447 Current Issues in Health Psychology (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 341. This course offers a focused treatment of 

selected advanced topics in health psychology. Potential topics 

include psychosocial and environmental antecedents of disease, 

adaptation to medical illness, approaches to improve health and 

manage disease, pediatric psychology, and mechanisms by which 

psychosocial and environmental characteristics get inside the body 

to influence health. 



Rationale: 


indicate that it is an advanced course. The 44x number indicates that it belongs to the Clinical and Health Content Area. The 

prerequisite PSYC 392 has been renumbered to PSYC 341. The course description has been modified to indicate current content and to 

incorporate advances in the field. 



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PSYC 395 Psychology of Language and Communication (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310; PSYC 315; or a minimum of three credits from 

between COMS 240; LING 200; or permission of the Department.The course 

deals with the cognitive, developmental, and social aspects of language 

and human communication. Topics discussed may include psychological 

consideration of modern linguistic theories, child-language development, 

second-language development in children and adults, speech perception, 

biological basis of language, social psychological aspects of human 

communication. 



PSYC 465 Language (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 364. This course covers the cognitive, 

developmental, and social aspects of language and human 

communication. Topics may include linguistic theory, language 

acquisition, language comprehension and production, the 

biological bases of language, reading, speech perception, and 

second-language development. 



Rationale: 


indicate that it is an advanced course. The 46x number indicates that it belongs to the Cognitive Science Content Area. PSYC 364 is 

the most appropriate prerequisite for this course; experience has shown that students with COMS or LING courses are not adequately 

prepared to take this course, so these prerequisite options have been dropped. 



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PSYC 396 Foundations of Animal Behaviour (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310 and PSYC 315 previously or concurrently; or 

nine credits in Cegep-level Chemistry and Biology courses; or 

permission of the Department. This course explores the bases 

underlying the study of animal behaviour as they relate to the 

study of psychobiology and evolutionary psychology. Topics include 

methodological considerations, behaviour genetics, theory of 

evolution, basic sociobiological and ethological concepts. 



Proposed Text 

PSYC 457 Foundations of Animal Behaviour (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310; PSYC 315; PSYC 355. This course explores 

the bases underlying the study of animal behaviour as they relate 

to the study of psychobiology and evolutionary psychology. Topics 

may include reproductive strategies, communication, the effects of 

early experience, learning and cognition, and the mechanisms of 

orientation navigation and homing in animals. Behaviour genetics, 

theory of evolution, basic ethological concepts, and methodological 

issus are also discussed. 



Rationale: 


indicate that it is an advanced course. The 45x number indicates that it belongs to the Behavioural Neurobiology Content Area. PSYC 

355 has been added as a prerequisite since it provides the relevant background material. The Chemistry and Biology prerequisite option 

has been removed since experience has shown these students are not adequately prepared for this course. The course description has 

been modified to indicate current content and incorporate advances in the field. 



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PSYC 397 Contemporary Issues in Animal Behaviour (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 396. This is a continuation of PSYC 396. The course presents a detailed treatment of topics such 

as biological reproductive strategies, animal communication, territoriality and aggression, the effects of early 

experience, comparative animal learning and cognition, and mechanism of orientation navigation and homing. 


Rationale: 

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Rationale: 

The Department is offering Advanced Issues courses in each content area instead of the PSYC 399 courses. PSYC 399 has not been offered 

in five years and is being deleted. 

Resource Implications: 

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Exclusion Note. 



Proposed Text 

PSYC 400 Advanced Experimental Psychology (6 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310;PSYC 311; PSYC 315; PSYC 316 or equivalent, 

and permission of the Department. The course provides experience in 

the design, conduct, analysis, and reporting of independent 

research in the major areas of psychology. The research is 

undertaken under the supervision of a faculty member. 

PSYC 485 Specialization Project (6 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 311; PSYC 316; permission of the Department. 

This seminar provides students with experience in the design, 

conduct, analysis, and reporting of independent research in the 

major areas of psychology. The research is undertaken under the 

supervision of a faculty member. 



Rationale: 

The 48x number indicates that the course is part of the Specialization/Advanced Experience Content Area. PSYC 310 and PSYC 315 have 

been removed from the prerequisite list since they are prerequisites for PSYC 311 and PSYC 316. Those courses remain as prerequisites. 



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PSYC 421 Honours Seminar: Selected Topics in Psychology 

(3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 311, 316, and permission of the 

Department. This seminar critically examines current 

topics in psychology such as learning, perception, 

cognition, and language. Emphasis is on current theory 

as it relates to selected topics from these areas. 

NOTE: Students who have received credit for PSYC 420 may 

not take this course for credit. 

Proposed Text 

PSYC 490 Honours Seminar Topics (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 311; PSYC 316; permission of the Department. The aim of 

this seminar is to provide a forum for the discussion of topics relating to 

current knowledge, theory, and methods in psychology, and to help students 

achieve a critical understanding of psychology. Topics may include learning, 

interpersonal relations, human development, perception, cognition, subjective 

well-being, or language. Emphasis is on current theory as it relates to 

selected topics within psychology. 


for credit. 

Rationale: 

The 49x number indicates that the course belongs to the Honors Content Area. 

current contents. 

The course description has been changed to indicate 



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PSYC 422 Honours Seminar: Selected Issues in Psychology (3 

credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 311, 316, and permission of the Department. 

This seminar critically examines current issues in psychology 

such as social and developmental processes, motivation, 

emotion, and the biological bases of behaviour. Selected issues 

from these areas are discussed from theoretical perspectives 

specific to given phenomena. 



PSYC 491 Honours Seminar Issues (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 311; PSYC 316; permission of the Department. The 

aim of this seminar is to provide a forum for the discussion of issues 

relating to current knowledge, theory, and methods in psychology, and 

to help students achieve a critical understanding of psychology. 

Issues may include social and developmental processes, motivation, 

emotion, or the biological bases of behaviour. Selected issues from 

these areas are discussed from theoretical perspectives specific to 

given phenomena. 



Rationale: 

The 49x number indicates that the course belongs to the Honours Content Area. 

current content. 

The course description has been changed to indicate 



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PSYC 424 Cultural Psychology (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 321 OR PSYC 325. The course introduces cultural and cross-cultural perspectives in psychology. 

It focuses on theoretical assumptions and research methods specific to these perspectives, and covers research on 

the ways in which culture both emerges from, and shapes basic psychological processes. Specific topics include 

evolution and culture; cultural differences in self-concept and value systems; acculturation, cultural contact, 

and adaptation; culture and cognition; and cultural variation in psychopathology, health, and therapy. 

NOTE: Students who have received credit for this topic under PSYC 398 may not take this course for credit. 

Rationale: 

The need for this course reflects significant advancements in cultural psychology that are not reflected in the current course 

curriculum. This is an emerging specialty area in the Department. Demand for this course is anticipated to be high based on enrolment 

in other classes in cultural psychology that are currently offered by the Department. 



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PSYC 425 Culture, Development, and the Self (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 325 OR PSYC 333. This course examines cultural variations in developmental processes and 

outcomes, especially as they are related to the self-concept. Following a presentation of the basic concepts in 

our understanding of development and of culture, particular domains of development are examined according to how 

they vary across cultural contexts. Examples of domains include moral development, parent-child interaction, 

education, and suicide. The overarching goal is to describe human development as taking place within a cultural 

milieu, the consequences of this perspective for fundamental issues in psychology and the social sciences, and the 

implications for the challenges of pluralism, globalization, and public policy. 

Note: Students who have received credit for this topic under PSYC 398 may not take this course for credit. 

Rationale: 

The need for this course reflects significant advancements in cultural and developmental psychology that are not reflected elsewhere in 

the current course curriculum. This course was previously a slot course with excellent enrolments. 



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PSYC 428 Social and Cultural Advanced Issues (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: Permission of the Department. This course addresses the most recent advanced issues of 

contemporary interest in social and cultural psychology. The main topic of the course changes from one semester 

to the next. Potential topics include social cognition, aggression and violence, experimental-existential 

psychology, social-cultural neuroscience, or culture and evolution. Students should consult with the Psychology 

Department for information on the central course topic for the current year. 


Rationale: 

The need for this course reflects significant advancements in social and cultural psychology that are not reflected elsewhere in the 

current course curriculum. Demand for this course is anticipated to be high based on excellent enrolment in slot courses in social and 

cultural psychology that have been offered by the Department. 



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PSYC 430 Honours Thesis (6 credits) 

Prerequisite: Permission of the Department. Open to final-year 

Honours students. This course requires the student to propose 

and conduct a study and submit a thesis written according to 

the APA format. The work is supervised by a thesis chair 

selected by the student from within the Department. 

PSYC 495 Honours Thesis (6 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 311; PSYC 316. Open to final-year Honours students 

with permission of the Department. This course requires the student to 

propose and conduct a study, and submit a thesis written according to 

the APA format. Students are also required to give an oral presentation 

in class on their proposal and on their final thesis. The work is 

supervised by a faculty member selected by the student, typically from 

within the Psychology Department. 



Rationale: 

The 49x number indicates that this course belongs to the Honours Content Area. The PSYC 311 and PSYC 316 prerequisites have been added 

since they provide the appropriate background for this course. Changes to the course description were made for clarity and to provide 

details about course requirements. 



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Proposed Text 

PSYC 436 Directed Readings in Psychology (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 311, PSYC 316, and permission of the Department. 

This course is designed for the advanced student wishing to do 

independent, individually supervised literature research on a 

specific topic in psychology. This research culminates in a written 

paper. Students should have a well-defined topic in mind before 

registering for this course. 



PSYC 483 Directed Readings in Psychology (3 credits) 


This course is designed for the advanced student wishing to do 

independent, individually supervised literature research on a 

specific topic in psychology. This research culminates in a written 

report. Students should have a well-defined topic and a faculty 

supervisor, typically selected from within the Psychology 

Department, before registering for this course. 



Rationale: 

The 48x number indicates that the course belongs to the Specialization/Advanced Experience Content Area. 

provides more detail about requirements. 

The course description 



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Proposed Text 

PSYC 438 Developmental Advanced Issues (3 credits) 


contemporary interest in developmental psychology. The main topic of the course changes from one semester to 

the next. Potential topics include social, cognitive, language, or personality development. Students should 

consult with the Psychology Department for information on the central course topic for the current year. 


Rationale: 

The need for this course reflects significant advancements in developmental psychology that are not reflected in the current course 

curriculum. Demand for this course is anticipated to be high based on excellent enrolments in classes in developmental psychology that 

are currently offered by the Department. 



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[X] Credit Value 





Proposed Text 

PSYC 439 Directed Research in Psychology (6 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 311, PSYC 316, and permission of the Department. 

Under the supervision of a faculty member, the student carries out 

an independent research project and reports it in writing. The area 

of study must be decided upon through consultation with the faculty 

member. 



PSYC 387 Directed Research in Psychology (3 credits) 


Under the supervision of a faculty member, typically from within 

the Department, the student carries out an independent research 

project and completes a written report. The area of study is 

decided upon through consultation with the faculty member. 



Rationale: 

The change in course number from the 400-level to the 300-level follows a reduction in credit value from 6 to 3. The intent of this 

3-credit course is now to provide a pre-thesis research experience and complement classroom-based research assignments in PSYC 311 with 

an independent research project. The change in course description clarifies course requirements. 



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Proposed Text 

PSYC 442 Psychopathology: Behaviour Regulation Disorders (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 340. This course presents a focused and thorough investigation of psychopathology resulting 

from disorders of behaviour regulation. Problems studied include eating, substance use, and impulse-control 

disorders. Relevant sexual, gambling, and personality (e.g., borderline, antisocial) disorders may also be 

discussed. Topics include contemporary theory, classification issues, and current controversies, with an 

emphasis on current research. 

Rationale: 

The need for this course reflects significant advancements in clinical psychology that are not reflected in the current course 

curriculum. Demand for this course is anticipated to be high based on excellent enrolments in related clinical psychology 

courses currently offered by the Department. 



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Proposed Text 

PSYC 443 Psychological Intervention Models (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 340. This course presents a focused and thorough investigation of major approaches to 

psychological intervention. It focuses on general principles of therapy, research methods for the study of 

process and outcome, and the contrasts between various theories and modalities. Topics include cognitive 

behavioural therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, humanistic-existential therapy, couples and family therapy, 

group therapy, and motivational interviewing. Professional and ethical issues pertaining to clinical 

psychologists and clinical psychology research may also be discussed. 

Note: Students who have received credit for this topic under PSYC 398 may not take this course for credit: 

Rationale: 

The need for this course reflects significant advancements in clinical psychology that are not reflected elsewhere in the current 

course curriculum. This course was previously a slot course with excellent enrolments. 



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Proposed Text 

PSYC 444 Hypnosis and Dissociation (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 340. This course critically examines research, theory, and methodological approaches relating 

to a number of selected issues of contemporary interest in the area of hypnosis and dissociative phenomena. 

Experimental and applied research on selected topics such as recovered memory, dissociation, pain and 

psycho-somatic disorders, social and cognitive correlates of hypnotic responses, and the issue of coercion is 

reviewed. The forensic and clinical uses and abuses of hypnosis are surveyed and contrasted to experimental 

findings. 

NOTE: Students who have received credit for this topic under a PSYC 398 number or for PSYC 330 may not take this 


Rationale: 

This course has 

capacity. 

previously been offered as a slot course. Demand for this course is typically high and enrolment is almost always to 



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Program: 

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Proposed Text 

PSYC 446 Stress (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 355; PSYC 340 OR PSYC 341. This course examines how the evolutionary and adaptive stress 

response has come to contribute to health and pathology in modern society. The major endocrine, neurobiological, 

and cognitive underpinnings of the stress response are covered, and current stress research is discussed. Topics 

include the role of stress in aging, memory, depression, drug abuse, post traumatic stress disorder, and the 

consequences of exposure to stress and adversity. 

Rationale: 

The need for this course reflects significant advancements in behavioural neuroscience that are not reflected elsewhere in the current 

course curriculum. Demand for this course is anticipated to be high based on good enrolments in related classes in behavioural 

neuroscience and clinical psychology that are currently offered by the Department. 



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Proposed Text 

PSYC 448 Clinical Advanced Issues (3 credits) 


contemporary interest in clinical psychology. The main topic of the course changes from one term to the next. 

Potential topics include neurobiology of psychopathology, functional somatic syndromes, personality and 

psychopathology, psychotherapy process research, or epidemiology of psychological disorders. Students should 

consult with the Psychology Department for information on the central course topic for the current year. 


Rationale: 

The need for this course reflects significant advancements in clinical psychology that are not reflected elsewhere in the current 

course curriculum. Demand for this course is anticipated to be high based on good enrolments in clinical psychology courses currently 

offered by the Department. 



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PSYC 455 Neuropharmacology (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310; PSYC 315; PSYC 355. This course focuses on neurochemistry and neuropharmacology relating 

to synaptic transmission. The chemistry and pharmacology of each major class of neurotransmitters is discussed. 

The pharmacological and psychological bases of drug actions are also explored, to provide an understanding of 

pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics, as they relate to issues such as CNS disease, 

affective disorders, and the treatment of pain. This course is primarily intended for students wishing to pursue 

advanced graduate work in neuroscience or clinical psychology, or for those who are seeking to enter the health 

professions. 

Rationale: 

The need for this course reflects significant advancements in behavioural neuroscience that are not reflected elsewhere in the current 

course curriculum. Demand for this course is anticipated to be high based on good enrolments in other classes in behavioural 

neuroscience that are currently offered by the Department. 



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Proposed Text 

PSYC 456 Functional Neuroanatomy (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 310; PSYC 315; PSYC 355. This course focuses on the structural and functional anatomy of brain 

systems underlying important cognitive functions such as motor behaviour, sensory perception, learning, and 

memory. Emphasis is on how comparative anatomy and different experimental techniques contribute to our 

understanding of brain function. Through discussion of the results of anatomical, physiological, and neuroimaging 

studies, students develop an in-depth knowledge of the structure and function of the human brain. 

Rationale: 

The need for this course reflects significant advances in behavioural neuroscience that are not reflected elsewhere in the current 

course curriculum. Demand for this course is anticipated to be high based on good enrolments in other classes in behavioural 

neuroscience that are currently offered by the Department. 



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Proposed Text 

PSYC 458 Behavioural Neuroscience Advanced Issues (3 credits) Prerequisite: Permission of the Department. This 

course addresses the most recent advanced issues of contemporary interest in behavioural neuroscience. The main 

topic of the course changes from one term to the next. Potential topics include examination of the current state 

of scientific study of motivation or a focused look at memory consolidation. Students should consult with the 

Psychology Department for information on the central course topic for the current year. 


Rationale: 

The need for this course reflects significant advances in behavioural neuroscience that are not reflected elsewhere in the current 

course curriculum. The demand for this course is expected to be high based on good enrolments in other advanced classes in behavioural 

neuroscience that are currently being offered. 



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Program: 

Degree: 

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Proposed Text 

PSYC 460 Vision (3 credits) 

Prerequisites: PSYC 363. This course builds on the introduction to the visual system developed in PSYC 363 

Fundamentals of Sensation and Perception. Topics are examined from the psychophysical, computational, and 

physiological perspectives and may include advanced treatment of colour, motion, and texture perception; 

spatial vision; object, face, and scene recognition; eye movement control; flow fields; attention; and 

perception-in-action. 

Rationale: 

The need for this course reflects significant advances in cognitive psychology that are not reflected elsewhere in the current course 

curriculum. Demand for this course is anticipated to be high based on good enrolments in classes in cognitive psychology that are 




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Proposed Text 

PSYC 461 Computational Modelling of Human Cognition (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSYC 363 or PSYC 364. This course 

reviews the history of the view of mind as machine and the various computational metaphors that have helped us 

understand the particular kind of computational device the brain is. The course explores the ways in which 

computational models of mind are implemented and can be tested against psychological theories and data. Students 

learn how to construct simplified representations of reality based on rule-based processes to recreate aspects of 

human cognition. 

Rationale: 


curriculum. Demand for this course is anticipated to be high based on good enrolments in other classes in cognitive psychology that 

are currently offered by the Department. 



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Proposed Text 

PSYC 462 Memory and Attention (3 credits) 

Prerequisites: PSYC 364. This course provides an advanced introduction to theories and empirical research on 

memory and attention. Topics include various memory systems and mechanisms, including long- and short-term 

memory, working, episodic, and semantic memory. The course also addresses research on attentional processes 

such as switching, selective, and divided attention. 

Rationale: 


curriculum. Demand for this course is anticipated to be high based on good enrolments in other classes in cognitive psychology that are 




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calendar 

Proposed Text 

PSYC 463 Concepts and Categories (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 364. This course provides an advanced introduction to theories of conceptual 

representation and processes of categorization. The course reviews the empirical research in these fields, 

including studies with normal and impaired populations. 

Rationale: 






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Proposed Text 

PSYC 464 Judgement and Decision Making (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 364. This course is an introduction to the cognitive and affective processes involved in 

evaluating options and choosing between them. Major theories and empirical studies will be reviewed from an 

interdisciplinary perspective that includes both cognitive science and neuroscience and that draws on research 

carried out on humans and on other animals. 

Rationale: 


curriculum. Demand for this course is anticipated to be high based on good enrolments in other classes in cognitive psychology 

and neuroscience that are currently offered by the Department. 



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Proposed Text 

PSYC 466 Cognitive Development (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: PSYC 333 OR PSYC 364. This course provides an advanced introduction to the development of 

children’s thinking, from infancy through the elementary-school years. The goal of the course is to 

familiarize students with recent theory and research on the cognitive development in children. Topics include 

the development of language, perception, concept, social cognition, and memory. 

Rationale: 

The need for this course reflects significant advances in cognitive and developmental psychology that are not reflected elsewhere in 

the current course curriculum. Demand for this course is anticipated to be high based on good enrolments in other classes in cognitive 

psychology and developmental psychology that are currently offered by the Department. 



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Proposed Text 

PSYC 468 Cognitive Science Advanced Issues (3 credits) 

Prerequisite: Permission of the Department. This course addresses the most recent advanced issues of contemporary 

interest in cognitive science. The main topic of the course changes from one semester to the next. Possible 

topics include memory, attention, concept formation, category representation, decision-making, reasoning, 

language, intelligence, creativity, skill acquisition, cognitive and language development, or the neural bases of 

cognitive functioning. Students should consult with the Psychology Department for information on the central 

course topic for the current year. 


Rationale: 






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Proposed Text 

PSYC 487 Advanced Directed Research in Psychology (3 credits) Prerequisite: PSYC 485 OR PSYC 495; permission of 

the Department. This course is for students who have completed a specialization project or honours thesis and 

wish to conduct an additional research project. Under the supervision of a faculty member, typically from within 

the Department, the student carries out an independent research project and completes a written report. The area 

of study is decided upon through consultation with the faculty member. 

Rationale: 

Many students express an interest in doing an independent research project after the completion of their thesis (PSYC 485 or PSYC 495). 

The creation of PSYC 487 Advanced Directed Research provides students with this opportunity to do additional advanced research. Demand 

for this course is anticipated to be similar to demand for research experience courses that are currently offered by the Department. 



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Proposed Text 


Rationale: This course has not been offered in over 10 years. 

Resource Implications: None 


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Proposed Text 


Rationale: This course has not been offered in over 10 years. 

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PROPOSED 

CURRENT COURSE 

NUMBER COURSE NAME NUMBER COURSE NAME 

PSYC 200 Introductory Psychology PSYC 200 Introductory Psych. 

PSYC 210 Critical Thinking in Psych. -- -- 

PSYC 221 Foundations of Personality -- -- 

PSYC 222 Person & Society -- -- 

PSYC 223 Motivation & Emotion Daily Life -- -- 

PSYC 230 Womb to Tomb -- -- 

PSYC 233 Adolescence PSYC 280 Adolescence 

PSYC 235 When Good Kids go Bad -- -- 

PSYC 240 Foundations of Psychopathology -- -- 

PSYC 241 Stress, Health, Coping -- -- 

PSYC 242 Psychology & Law -- -- 

PSYC 243 Learning Disabilities PSYC 281 Learning Disabilities 

PSYC 250 Drugs & Behaviour -- -- 

PSYC 251 Learning & Memory Daily Life -- -- 

PSYC 255 Brain & Behaviour -- -- 

PSYC 264 Percept. & Cognition Daily Life PSYC 249 Percept & Cog. Daily Life 

-- -- PSYC 283 Emotional Develop. 

-- -- PSYC 284 Socialization 

-- -- PSYC 286 Psyc. of Leisure 

PSYC 305 History and Systems PSYC 320 Mod. Psych. in Hist. Pers. 

PSYC 310 Research Meth. & Designs I PSYC 310 Strategies of Inquiry 

PSYC 311 Research Meth. & Designs II PSYC 311 Research Exper. in Psyc. 

PSYC 315 Statistical Analysis I PSYC 315 Statistical Analysis I 

PSYC 316 Statistical Analysis II PSYC 316 Statistical Analysis II 

-- -- PSYC 317 Multivariate Stat. Proc. 

PSYC 321 Fundamentals of Personality PSYC 326 Theories of Personality 

-- -- PSYC 325 Eating Disordeers 

PSYC 325 Fund. of Social Pscychology PSYC 331 Social Psychology 

-- -- PSYC 329 Behav. Genetics 

PSYC 333 Fund. Lifespan Development PSYC 371 Fund. Life-span Develop. 

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PSYC 340 Fund. of Psychopathology PSYC 322 Fund. Abnormal Psych. 

PSYC 341 Fund. Health Psychology PSYC 392 Health Psychology 

PSYC 342 Forensic Psychology -- -- 

-- -- PSYC 343 Motivation & Emotion I 

-- -- PSYC 344 Motivation & Emotion II 

-- -- PSYC 350 Sensation & Perception II 

PSYC 351 Fundamentals Learning PSYC 346 Learning I 

-- -- PSYC 353 Cognition II 

PSYC 354 Evolutionary Foundations of Psych -- -- 

PSYC 355 Fund. Behav. Neurobiology PSYC 358 Fund. Behav. Neurobiology 

PSYC 363 Fund. Sensation & Perception PSYC 349 Sesation & Percept I 

PSYC 364 Fund. Cognition PSYC 352 Cognition I 

-- -- PSYC 368 Neurobiol Sexual Diff. 

PSYC 372 Personnel Psychology PSYC 385 Personnel Psychology 

PSYC 374 Organizational Psychology PSYC 386 Organizational Psychology 

-- -- PSYC 381 Scaling 

PSYC 387 Directed Research in Psych. PSYC 439 Dir. Research in Psyc. 

-- -- PSYC 391 Gender in Social Context 

-- -- PSYC 397 Issues Animal Behav. 

-- -- PSYC 399 Selected Prob. in Psychology 

PSYC 420 Self in Social Context PSYC 332 Self in Social Context 

PSYC 423 Emotion PSYC 334 Emotion Social Context 

PSYC 424 Cultural Psychology -- -- 

PSYC 425 Culture, Develop. & Self -- -- 

PSYC 426 Psychomet. & Individ. Differ. PSYC 318 Measurement of Individual Differences 

PSYC 427 Current Iss. in Personality PSYC 327 Contemp. Issues in Personality 

PSYC 428 Social & Cultural Adv. Issues -- -- 

PSYC 431 Infancy PSYC 373 Infancy 

PSYC 432 Childhood Development PSYC 375 Dev. during Childhood 

PSYC 433 Adolescent Development PSYC 379 Adolescent Develop. 

PSYC 434 Ageing PSYC 380 Ageing 

PSYC 435 Dev. Psychopathology PSYC 377 Abnormal Dev. Childhood 

PSYC 438 Developmental Advanced Issues -- -- 

PSYC 440 Psychopath: Mood, Anxiety, PerslDisor PSYC 323 Behaviour Disorders 

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PSYC 441 Psypath: Schizophrenia/Neurocog PSYC 324 Psychopathology: Psych& Organ Disor 

PSYC 442 Psychopat Behav Reg. Disorders -- -- 

PSYC 443 Psych. Intervent. Models -- -- 

PSYC 444 Hypnosis & Dissociation -- -- 

PSYC 445 Human Neuropsychology PSYC 359 Neuropsychology 

PSYC 446 Stress -- -- 

PSYC 447 Current Issues in Health Psych. PSYC 393 Contemp. Iss. Health Psy 

PSYC 448 Clinical Adv. Issues -- -- 

PSYC 450 Neurobiol. Drug Abuse/Addiction PSYC 361 Neurobiol. Drug Depend. 

PSYC 451 Neurobiol Learning & Memory PSYC 362 Neurobiology of Learning & Memory 

PSYC 452 Neurobiol Sensation/Perception PSYC 365 Neuro Sensation/Percept 

PSYC 453 Neurobiol Motivated Behav. PSYC 367 Neurobiology of Motivated Behaviour 

PSYC 454 Hormones & Behaviour PSYC 369 Hormones & Behaviour 

PSYC 455 Neuropharmacology -- -- 

PSYC 456 Functional Neuroanatomy -- -- 

PSYC 457 Foundat. Animal Behaviour PSYC 396 Found. Animal Behaviour 

PSYC 458 Behav. Neuroscience Adv Iss -- -- 

PSYC 460 Vision -- -- 

PSYC 461 Comput. Modelling of Human Cognition -- -- 

PSYC 462 Memory & Attention -- -- 

PSYC 463 Concepts & Categories -- -- 

PSYC 464 Judgement and Decision Making -- -- 

PSYC 465 Language PSYC 395 Psyc. of Lang. & Commu 

PSYC 466 Cognitive Development -- -- 

PSYC 467 Learning PSYC 347 Learning II 

PSYC 468 Cognitive Science Adv. Issues -- -- 

PSYC 483 Directed Readings PSYC 436 Directed Readings in Psychology 

PSYC 485 Specialization Project PSYC 400 Advanced Exper. Psych. 

PSYC 487 Adv. Directed Research -- - 

PSYC 490 Hon. Seminar Topics PSYC 421 Hon Sem; Selected Topics 

PSYC 491 Hon Seminar Issues PSYC 422 Hon Sem: Sel. Issues 

PSYC 495 Honours Thesis PSYC 430 Honours Thesis 

-- -- PSYC 498 Spec. Adv. Seminar 

-- -- PSYC 499 Special Adv. Seminar 

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